Integrated Proteins, LLC.

As an IT Systems Engineer, you will be part of the IT team to ensure that our technical systems run smoothly and efficiently, supporting mission-critical business platforms including inventory, logistics, and ERP systems hosted on-premise. This role is infrastructure-focused, with responsibility for maintaining a secure, reliable, and scalable hybrid IT environment.

While this position will assist with service desk escalations as needed, its primary focus is systems administration, virtualization, networking, identity management, and data protection.

You will work alongside current IT leadership during a knowledge-transfer period and assume increasing ownership of our infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and administer on-premise Windows Server infrastructure supporting core ERP/logistics/accounting systems
Administer and maintain Proxmox (Linux-based) virtualized environment, including VM provisioning, performance monitoring, and lifecycle management
Participate in the design, implementation, and ongoing ownership of backup and disaster recovery processes using Veeam, including restore validation and recovery documentation.
Configure and maintain secure VPN access for remote users
Maintain hybrid identity environment (Active Directory + Microsoft Entra), including permissions, group policy, and secure access controls
Build, test and deploy physical network systems including switches, access points and firewalls
Assist with routing and switching infrastructure across multiple sites
Provide escalated technical support for complex hardware, software, and network issues as needed
Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, backup procedures, and recovery processes
Participate in an on-call rotation to support infrastructure and occasional after-hours service desk needs (typically limited in volume)
Coordinate with third-party service providers and vendors when necessary
Additional infrastructure responsibilities may include: administration of phone systems, physical security systems, video surveillance platforms, firewall policies, and facility-level access controls.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in Information Systems or Infrastructure Administration
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience in Windows Server administration and Active Directory environments
Strong working knowledge of Linux systems and administration (required), particularly in virtualization and infrastructure environments.
Experience administering virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
Experience implementing and maintaining backup and disaster recovery systems (Veeam preferred)
In-depth understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS & DHCP
Experience with Fortinet, Aruba, Cisco Meraki, QEMU/KVM Linux virtualization (preferred)
Experience supporting multi-site routing and switching environments
Ability to travel, up to 4 hours from KC, a few times per month
Proficiency with Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, and hybrid identity environments

Relevant Certifications Preferred (not Required)

VMware VCP or equivalent virtualization certification
Fortinet NSE or comparable firewall/security certification
CCNA (networking)

Core Competencies

Strong documentation and organizational skills
Clear communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and operate effectively in a lean IT environment
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

401(k) & 401 (k) matching
Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
Other supplemental insurance
Company paid life insurance
Paid time off/Paid Holidays

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment is one of a professional office site with open collaboration. Noise levels ranging from low to moderate.
To perform the job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by the employee. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, kneel, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

85,000 - 95,000 USD per year(Kansas City, MO)

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