Platform Engineer

The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, supporting, managing, and

maintaining all aspects of the organization’s systems infrastructure. This role

requires a strong background in Azure, Windows and Linux servers, SQL databases,

enterprise storage solutions, virtualization technologies, and a solid

understanding of LAN/WAN networking. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To

perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the

following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned: Design, implement, and

manage complex enterprise network solutions, ensuring high availability,

redundancy, and optimal performance across LAN and WAN environments. Administer

and optimize the Azure cloud environment, including virtual machines,

networking, and security configurations. Administer and maintain Windows and

Linux servers to ensure security, performance, and reliability. Perform Active

Directory and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) administration, including identity,

access, and policy management. Manage and support Microsoft Exchange

environments, including mailbox administration, mail flow, and security

configurations. Maintain and optimize SQL database environments, ensuring data

integrity, performance, and security. Administer enterprise storage solutions,

ensuring high performance and data availability. Deploy, configure, and manage

virtualization platforms, including host infrastructure and centralized

management tools. Monitor systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability,

and user accessibility. Develop and execute technical implementation plans,

including timelines, milestones, and dependencies. Stay current with emerging

technologies and industry best practices, recommending improvements where

appropriate.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, the candidate must be
• able to perform all essential duties effectively. The qualifications below
• represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities: 5+ years of experience
• administering and managing modern Windows Server environments. Relevant
• certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware Certified
• Professional (VCP), or equivalent are preferred. AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure
• Fundamentals) certification recommended but not required. Hands-on experience
• with Azure cloud services, Linux server administration, SQL database management,
• enterprise storage solutions, and virtualization platforms. Experience with
• scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell. Strong understanding of
• LAN/WAN networking concepts, including network protocols, IP routing, VPNs,
• firewalls, and security best practices. Working knowledge of ADFS, Single
• Sign-On (SSO), DNS, replication, and user/group management within enterprise
• environments. Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively
• under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability
• to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Education
• and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
• or a related field preferred. 5+ years of relevant professional experience in
• systems engineering or infrastructure support. Preferred certifications include
• Microsoft, VMware, or other relevant industry certifications. Physical Demands
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Regular
• use of a computer and standard office equipment, including printers and other
• office machinery. Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds
• may be required. Work Environment Primarily an office-based environment.
• Occasional travel may be required based on business needs. This job description
• reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this
• herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and
• responsibilities to this job at any time. It is the policy of World Acceptance
• Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons
• regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or
• mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation,
• gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status
• with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic
• protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, World Acceptance
• Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
• with disabilities. For over 60 years, World Finance has been helping customers
• focus less on the unexpected expenses of life, and more on what makes life so
• sweet. In doing so, we offer personal installment loans that suit the specific
• needs of our customers while simultaneously delivering outstanding customer
• service. We are always looking for great people to join our team. Located in 16
• states, our network of branches work to provide good to the communities around
• them. World Finance has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the USA, and we
• are looking forward to having new team members to join us and be a part of our
• continuous growth!