Senior IT Systems Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Remote; Cleveland, OH preferred.
Reports to: Director of IT
Position: Full time, 40 hours per week, exempt employee
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000
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JOB PURPOSE
The Senior IT Systems Engineer will innovate to solve business challenges and lead the execution of IT initiatives in support of The Recycling Partnership’s mission. This person will be the technical owner of enterprise applications and lead project implementation for company initiatives. This includes maintaining existing solutions and implementing new systems. This person will work cross-functionally to complete tasks. Being a team player who excels at balancing security and compliance requirements and business needs is a must.
This position is on the IT Team, which is part of the broader Business Operations Team, that includes Finance, Legal, and People Operations. The IT Team is creating an ecosystem to connect all internal teams and foster a culture of communication and collaboration.
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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS JOB
What we will trust you with - and how you will use your strengths
- Serve as technical expert in the administration of enterprise solutions such as Microsoft 365, KnowBe4, Check Point Harmony, Notion, Slack, Zoom, etc. ensuring efficient operations of cloud-based applications and services.
- Implement and maintain security solutions, tools, and protocols to protect company assets and data.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations on improving processes, systems, and efficiency, including new platforms, applications, and vendors, to ensure current and future business needs and objectives are met.
- Act as the technical escalation point within the internal IT team for complex issues and advanced troubleshooting for company tools and integrated systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation on environmental setup, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
- Advance the Partnership’s mission by helping lead progress toward team and organization goals and collaborating within the team and cross-functionally.
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AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE FOR THIS JOB
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or IT certification(s) preferred.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in system administration, focusing on managing and securing enterprise systems and solutions.
- Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Cloud Solutions, including Microsoft 365, Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Azure.
- Knowledge of and experience with security technologies, including WAF, SIEM, antivirus software, and VPN.
- Familiarity with administrating collaboration and productivity tools such as Notion, Slack, Zoom, Atlassian, Airtable, etc.
- Expert-level understanding of industry best practices and principles such as identity and access management, single sign-on, endpoint management, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a remote work environment.
- Team mentoring or leadership experience is preferred.
- Passion for the environment, sustainability, reducing waste, and advancing the circular economy a plus.
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Who we are:
At The Recycling Partnership, we are solving for circularity. As a mission-driven NGO, our team is committed to advancing a circular economy by building a better recycling system. We are mobilizing the people, data, and solutions across the value chain to reduce waste and our impact on the environment while also unlocking economic benefits.
Our team works:
- on the ground with thousands of communities to transform underperforming recycling programs
- partners with companies to achieve packaging circularity, increase access to recycled materials, and meet sustainability commitments
- works with government to develop policy solutions to address the systemic needs of our residential recycling system and advance a circular economy.
To learn more about The Recycling Partnership, our mission, our vision and our team, visit https://recyclingpartnership.org/about/
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How we work:
We are:
- Focused on advancing circularity through transforming the recycling system in the United States with a focus on mission, action, and measurement of our impact.
- Actively committed to our Core Values and what they stand for: Act with Intention & Integrity; Embrace Change & Drive Action; Partnership is Part of our Name for a Reason, Play Well with Others; Pursue Growth and Learning; Have Fun; Be your Whole Self and finally, Take Time to Reflect and Dream.
- Employee-focused. Take a look at this short video about The Recycling Partnership team.
- Collaborative in our approach to success.
- Dedicated to excellence in everything we do.
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What we can offer:
A comprehensive employee benefits package including:
- Health insurance options under United Healthcare
- Dental & Vision insurance
- Employer paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 4 weeks of mandatory vacation a year (office closures)
- Unlimited PTO
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
- 529 Education Savings Plan
- Home Office Stipend - $1,500/year
A company culture that’s unbeatable and includes:
- Work/Life Balance – we don’t just say it, we actually mean it
- Flexible schedules
- Career Growth
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- DEIB Seminars and Courageous Conversations
and so much more…
WE VALUE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Recycling Partnership is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Recycling Partnership makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
