Systems Engineer II
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score noted for substantial salary potential along with growth opportunities in cloud and IT infrastructure management.
- Opportunities in cloud and IT management with competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment supports flexibility post-onboarding
- Engagement with advanced technologies
Pros
- Strong emphasis on innovative technologies and cloud systems
- Opportunity to develop advanced scripting and automation skills
- Flexibility in work arrangements supporting remote options post-onboarding
Cons
- Potentially overwhelming workload during initial onboarding
- Requirement for residency in Wisconsin may limit applicant pool
- Ambiguity in exact technology stacks may lead to unclear expectations
Who it's for
Mid Level • Hybrid with initial office requirement
Good fit
- Experienced IT professionals seeking cloud roles
- Candidates with a background in enterprise technology
- Individuals motivated by system optimization
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without any IT experience
- Individuals preferring non-technical or manual roles
- Those unable to work on-site during onboarding
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Beacon Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer II for our client partner. Working under the general supervision of the Deputy IT Director, the IT Systems & Cloud Engineer plays a central role in managing, securing, and optimizing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This includes server environments, virtual machines, M365 and Entra ID services, enterprise SaaS platforms, and a growing portfolio of cloud and storage solutions. The position is instrumental in implementing secure, scalable systems that support the agency’s operational goals and ongoing technology evolution.
Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. This is a hybrid position, so on-site work is required some days based on project and operational demands. Will need to start in office for the first two weeks or so, then it could transition to primarily remote in-office 2 days a week or so. The final schedule is flexible for the right individual after the initial onboarding.
Top Skills & Years of Experience: 5+ years of experience in the following:
Must have:
- Experience in system administration or cloud engineering within hybrid environments. (5+ years)
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, and AWS storage services (S3, Glacier, Intelligent Tiering). (5+ years)
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement automation, monitoring, or integration scripts using PowerShell, Python, or equivalent tools. (5+ years)
- Experience integrating and supporting enterprise SaaS platforms and SSO/IAM solutions. (5+ years)
Nice to have:
- Experience evaluating AI tools or emerging technologies for compliance, privacy, or ethical risks.
- Expertise in AWS S3 Bucket, lifecycle, and IAM policies as well as AWS Billing Console and advanced cost reporting.
- Experience coordinating or supporting IT security reviews, exception workflows, or audit responses.
- Familiarity with single tenant multi-agency state government IT environments, policies, and collaboration.
About Beacon Technologies
Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.
Beacon Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer with a functioning Affirmative Action Plan. It is the policy of Beacon Technologies, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, ancestry, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Beacon Technologies, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
