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Systems Engineer
The Shyft Group | |
life insurance, 401(k)
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United States, Michigan, Novi | |
41280 Bridge Street (Show on map) | |
Mar 18, 2026 | |
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Systems Engineer | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Novi, MI
Regular Employee | Salary Exempt
What you'll do:
The Systems Engineer position is responsible for providing advanced support and performing routine maintenance on company's IT servers, security, email, backup, and disaster recovery services. Identify processes, procedures, scripting, or other methodologies whereby manual work may be simplified, structured, or replaced by automation. Provide expert technical support for desktop and server issues. Ensure that all IT services are properly maintained and upgraded, including anti-virus, backups, imaging, and patching, along with software product life cycle management and operating system deployment. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Install, configure, automate: Operating systems Application software Systems management tools * Ability to foresee potential issues and ensure the highest level of system availability * Ability to work with developers on integrations and implement system improvements or fixes * Provide custom scripting or automation to increase system efficiency * Monitor existing systems for abnormal operating conditions Event log events Up/Down status Error conditions * Solve reported issues by testing installed operating systems, hardware, or software * Provide technical assistance to IT service desk support staff and junior engineers * Implement security, systems, and redundant backups to maintain the environment * Liaise with vendors, associates, and other IT personnel for problem resolution * Assist in the definition or modification of hardware, software, or environmental standards * Work with both On-Premises, virtualization, and Software/Platform as a Service (SasS,PasS) environments * Mobile Device Management configuration and Software Deployment with Microsoft, Apple, and Android What you need to be successful:
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field , or 7 + years' experience in system engineering or IT support is required * Demonstrated prior experience as either a systems administrator or junior systems engineer, required * System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Intune experience is required * Endpoint Administrator Associate (Exam MD-102) and Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS102) is desired * Able to: Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Train users of all levels to be proficient using computer-based applications Develop a thorough understanding of company's products and services Understand multiple applications of various types for deployment and configuration * Strong: Communication skills, verbal and written Attention to details Interpersonal skills Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Why The Shyft Group?
Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are:
The Shyft Group
is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore, and Independent Truck Upfitters- are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada. Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer
Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice. | |
life insurance, 401(k)
Mar 18, 2026