IT Systems Engineer
Job Summary
It Starts Here:
Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible. This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.
If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!
The Difference You Make:
The IT Systems Engineer is responsible for the administration support and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure across identity services virtualization storage backup and recovery monitoring and end-user computing environments. This role ensures operational stability security and compliance of all infrastructure platforms while supporting strategic transformation initiatives aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Administers and maintains core infrastructure including Active Directory GPOs DNS/DHCP PKI and MFA (DUO).
- Manages virtualization and end-user environments (VMware Citrix VDI RDS) and supports on-prem Exchange.
- Administers Windows Server environments SAN storage and file services (DFS) ensuring performance and availability.
- Manages backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam Zerto; Avamar/Data Domain a plus) including testing and failover readiness.
- Monitors systems and executes patch management across servers and endpoints (SolarWinds BigFix a plus).
- Ensures technology lifecycle compliance asset tracking (CMDB) and alignment with enterprise standards.
- Supports security and risk initiatives including audits RCSA and infrastructure hardening.
- Administers development and test environments and supports deployment and validation activities.
- Leads and supports infrastructure modernization platform migrations and decommissioning efforts.
- Enhances disaster recovery resilience and security through ongoing improvements.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervisor.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education Required
Qualifications:
- 3 Years Information Technology Technical Application Development or similar experience. - Required.
- 3 Years Experience providing customer support for IT systems or applications. - Preferred.
- 3 Years Experience writing technical documentation for both technical and nontechnical audiences. - Preferred.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn new technologies.
- Produces accurate and quality work; detail oriented.
- The ability to program in required language.
- General understanding of the technology project lifecycle.
- General understanding of financial services business environment.
- Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
- Basic knowledge in development tools.
- Basic knowledge in programming languages and methodologies.
- Technical writing and documentation experience.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel.
It Would Be Nice For You To Have:
- Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products.
Work Authorization & Sponsorship:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.
What Else You Need To Know:
The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt) the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills experience training licensure and certifications and location.
Base Pay Range:
Minimum:
$65625.00 USDMaximum:
We Value Your Impact:
Your contribution matters and its recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you your family and your well-being now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide ()
Risk Culture:
We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
EEO Statement:
At Santander we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Working Conditions:
Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting standingand walking is required for this role. Depending on location occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.
Employer Rights:
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.
What To Do Next:
If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.
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Required Experience:
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