Salary Range: $85-100k/year

Job Description:

Join the dynamic team at Appalachian Network Services Inc as a Senior System Engineer, where innovation and leadership drive our engineering efforts across North Carolina. In this leadership role, you will oversee the work of System Engineers, ensuring the highest standards of quality, while spearheading the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance our organizational capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately track and bill engineering work on complex system projects, ensuring that all high-risk and high-impact projects are billed according to scope and effort. This includes thorough documentation of hours spent, resources used, and project deliverables to ensure transparency and proper cost allocation.
• Provide quality assurance for projects managed by System Engineers and System Administrators, ensuring all technical solutions meet or exceed company standards.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of System Engineers and System Administrators.
• Continually evaluate the aptitude and experience of System Engineers, providing a structured path for skill and leadership development through progressively challenging projects.
• Manage and provide ongoing support for AppNet's internal IT systems, ensuring operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Lead the research, selection, and implementation of cutting-edge systems technologies that align with business goals.
• Approve and assign technical leadership roles to System Engineers for projects tailored to their current capabilities, ensuring a balance of safety and growth in their professional development.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and guide System Engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements, recommending initiatives that keep the company at the forefront of the industry.
• Collaborate with other department leaders to align systems engineering projects with broader company objectives.
• Ensure documentation and system protocols are updated and followed rigorously.

Licensing and Compliance Requirements:

This role requires active participation in obtaining a NC Alarm System License Registrant. This licensure is essential for any team member involved in the installation, maintenance, or remote access to Camera Systems, Alarm Systems, or Access Control Systems. Management of the licensure process will be overseen by our NC Alarm System License Licensee to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Company Culture:

• At Appalachian Network Services Inc, we embody core values of Excellence, Security, Technological Agility, and Teamwork, which guide our commitment to innovation and safety in all our operations.
• We value leadership and expertise, offering significant advancement opportunities for those who lead by example and drive technological innovation.
• As a security-focused company, we maintain a high standard of responsibility to our clients, reflecting our commitment to reliability and trust in every project.
• We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for workplace negativity and toxicity, actively fostering a culture that rewards problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork. Our commitment to a positive work atmosphere ensures that every team member feels valued and supported.
• Every employee is encouraged to take initiative and contribute ideas to ongoing improvements. By promoting an environment where all voices are heard and respected, we ensure that team members feel part of our collective success and are supported in their efforts to excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and inspire a team of engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the capacity to oversee complex projects and drive significant technical initiatives.
• Proficient in managing both project and operational aspects of system engineering tasks.

Professional Certifications:

• Required: Advanced/Professional level certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert, and Veeam VMCE are advantageous for higher-level responsibilities.
• Preferred: Architect level certifications Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware VCP

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Information Technology: 7+ years, with a proven track record in system engineering and a focus on leadership roles within IT.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Full medical coverage provided for each employee, with optional upgrades and family additions available through employee contributions.
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Available for employee enrollment at their own expense.
• Life Insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA): Optional life insurance and HSA available.
• Flexible Time Off: We provide flexible time off to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a company match to aid in your long-term financial planning.
• Performance-Based Incentives: We offer incentives that recognize and reward outstanding performance.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding company.

Schedule:

• Full-time, 8 Hour Shift, Monday to Friday.
• Potential on-call responsibilities as needed.

As part of this process, the selected candidate will be subject to a criminal background check, FBI finger Printing, and drug testing to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.