Systems Engineer

Job description

Position Overview Emerald Technical Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the architecture, optimization, and modernization of the Town of Elkton’s IT infrastructure. This role provides senior-level engineering expertise across on-premises systems, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud strategy. This position plays a critical role in strategic planning, security alignment, and infrastructure evolution , ensuring compliance with NIST, CJIS, and Maryland SMCS standards . Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Engineering & Architecture Lead design, implementation, and optimization of: - Hyper-V virtualization environments - Windows Server infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO) - Exchange 2019 and migration to Exchange Online - Evaluate and modernize infrastructure with hybrid cloud solutions (Azure / M365) Strategic Modernization: - Develop and execute a phased IT modernization roadmap Lead migration initiatives: - Exchange Online - Azure AD (Entra ID) hybrid identity - Cloud-based backup and DR - Provide cost-benefit and risk analysis for all modernization efforts Cybersecurity Leadership: Align systems with: - NIST CSF 2.0 - CIS Benchmarks - CJIS S...