Senior Systems & Network Engineer

Forward Slash Technology is a St. Louis-based Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Managed Services provider.

We are seeking a Senior Systems & Network Engineer to join our St. Louis–based engineering team. This is a senior-level, client-facing individual contributor role with strong influence on technical standards, solution design, and team success. The position reports directly to the Director of Engineering and offers a clear growth path into a Lead Engineer role for individuals who demonstrate ownership, leadership, and consistency over time.

• Client environments supporting 25–500+ endpoints
• Multi-site municipal and SMB networks
• On-prem, hybrid, and cloud-first infrastructures
• High-availability systems exceeding 99.9% uptime targets

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a senior technical escalation resource for complex systems and network issues
• Contribute to engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers through guidance, review, and example
• Design and implement solutions across servers, networking, security, wireless, and cloud
• Engage directly with clients for discovery, assessments, and solution discussions
• Produce accurate BOMs, SOWs, and technical proposals
• Deploy and support Windows Server, virtualization, Microsoft 365, and Azure environments
  
• Maintain clear documentation in Autotask, IT Glue, and internal systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in systems administration, networking, or project engineering
• Strong networking fundamentals (IP, VLANs, routing, firewalling)
• Advanced Windows Server, virtualization, and Microsoft 365 / Azure experience
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Compliance & Background Requirements

To maintain employment with our company, by mandate, each employee MUST

• Be a U.S. Citizen and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Pass a MSHP/Federal fingerprint-based background check
• Complete the CJIS Security & Privacy Training Certification

This is a full-time, onsite position based in our St Louis, MO office.