Senior Systems Engineer

Department: Corporate Information Technology (CIT)
Reports To: Director, IT & Cyber Security
Company Overview
For more than two decades, FoodChain ID has been at the forefront of the New Food industry, providing expertise worldwide to navigate the requirements of an ever-growing demand for higher levels of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability. Our technical and business services include serving clean label, food safety, and sustainability claims through offerings of Non-GMO Project verification, USDA Organic certification, BRC and SQF food safety certification, and more. Today, more than 30,000 companies in over 100 countries rely on our industry-leading solutions. While innovation in science and safety is still at the heart of what we do, our dedication to the technology-enablement of ourselves and our clients sets FoodChain ID apart as an industry leader. We are looking to grow our team of passionate Software, Data, and Machine Learning Engineers who are excited about using data and software to ensure the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time.
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical resource within the Corporate Information Technology team, responsible for the design, implementation, support, and continual improvement of enterprise technology platforms. This role acts as a technical escalation point, leads strategic infrastructure and security projects, mentors other engineers, and drives operational excellence across global IT services.
The successful candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, project management capabilities, and a commitment to improving systems, processes, and team effectiveness. This position plays a critical role in maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable technology services while supporting business growth and cybersecurity initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering & Technical Leadership
Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise infrastructure and cloud services
Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex incidents and operational issues
Lead troubleshooting efforts across infrastructure, endpoint management, Microsoft 365, identity, security, networking, and related technologies
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance security, performance, and efficiency.
Project Delivery
Lead and deliver strategic IT projects from planning through implementation
Coordinate technology migrations, platform upgrades, and security improvement initiatives
Support cross-functional projects led by other engineers and business stakeholders
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Security & Operational Excellence
Drive initiatives that improve the organization's security posture
Support endpoint management, identity management, patching, monitoring, and compliance efforts
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain security controls and best practices
Identify and implement operational improvements that increase efficiency and reliability.
Mentoring & Team Development
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Systems Engineers and support personnel
Share knowledge through documentation, training sessions, and knowledge articles
Assist in developing technical standards, procedures, and best practices
Foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
Process Ownership
Take ownership of key IT processes and ensure they are documented, maintained, and continuously improved
Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
Participate in change management, incident management, and problem management activities
Drive standardization and automation opportunities wherever possible.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners
Translate technical concepts into business-focused recommendations
Collaborate with global teams to support enterprise initiatives and service delivery
Act as a trusted technical advisor within the organization.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related IT roles
Experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, endpoint management, and cloud services
Experience with endpoint security platforms
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and enterprise IT operations
Experience leading technical projects and infrastructure implementations
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with monitoring solutions, and automation tools
Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments
Relevant Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications
Experience supporting global organizations
Success Measures
Successful delivery of strategic IT projects
Reduction of operational risk and technical debt
Improved security posture and platform reliability
Effective mentoring and development of junior engineers
High-quality technical documentation and process ownership
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and partnership
EEO Statement
FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This is a Remote position with occasional travel to the office especially in the first months.
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