Systems Engineering Engineer

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. 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

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ing data and software to ensure the safety, transparency, and integrity of the global food chain, one client and product at a time. 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. 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. Mentoring & Team Development Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Systems Engineers and support personnel. Share knowledge through documentation, training sessions, and knowledge articles. Take ownership of key IT processes and ensure they are documented, maintained, and continuously improved. Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures. Drive standardization and automation opportunities wherever possible. 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. 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. ~ Experience with monitoring solutions, and automation tools. Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments. Relevant Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications. Experience supporting global organizations. Successful delivery of strategic IT projects. Improved security posture and platform reliability. Effective mentoring and development of junior engineers. High-quality technical documentation and process ownership. 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 l