Systems Engineer

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as Systems Engineer. Responsibilities include installation and technical support of computer servers and their applications in the company under close supervision and direction. The position requires the person to:

• Provide installation, training and support for computer server hardware and software using industry best practices in a team environment
• Monitor server performance for potential hardware problems and deploy appropriate fixes
• Provide solutions for problems and questions pertaining to server software applications and document specific incidents
• Provide research and development services for computer server hardware and software

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a similar major is preferred. Candidates without a four-year degree, but with several years of relevant experience, may also be considered.
• Server installations and maintenance experience
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure technologies as it relates to:
• Windows Server
• Exchange
• SharePoint
• Active Directory
• Webservers
• Microsoft System Center products
• Scripting languages for automation
• Server virtualization technologies
• Linux Operating Systems
• Container Administration
• Ability to make logical and sound decisions under supervision
• Willingness to work occasionally outside the normal business hours
• Ability to clearly articulate thoughts verbally and in writing by preparing business correspondence that is effective and professional
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. If you're looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.