Athene · 4 hours ago
Sr Systems Engineer
West Des Moines, Iowa
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAthene is a company that strives to do more for its customers and financial professionals. The Senior Systems Engineer will oversee workstation deployment services and support Athene’s IT infrastructure, focusing on cloud-based deployments and scalable architecture while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing customer service.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Administer desktop compliance, deployment, and automated maintenance utilizing Intune (Autopilot, Autopatch, PatchMyPc, Aternity, and associated automation tools)
Utilize advanced scripting skills (such as PowerShell and Python) to drive process automation and improvement
Manage the technical components of Intune, Azure Cloud, and third-party deployment services
Provide robust support for virtual desktop infrastructures, including AVD and Citrix platforms
Apply expertise in Azure Active Directory
Architect large-scale IT infrastructure solutions aligned with organizational objectives and technical standards
Analyze system impacts; communicate outages, resolutions, and recovery plans effectively to stakeholders
Monitor performance metrics and spearhead initiatives focused on system, design, and process optimization
Develop and execute long-term lifecycle management strategies for hardware and software
Lead medium to large-scale projects as the technical representative, ensuring effective execution and scalability
Partner with vendors and actively participate in procurement and RFP processes
Oversee and manage operational costs within systems under purview
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IT’s cross-departmental roles and contributions
Mentor junior staff and substantially contribute to their professional development
Qualification
Required
5+ years of IT engineering experience supporting enterprise-level platforms; Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience required
Deep expertise in Microsoft Intune, M365, Azure AD, and modern endpoint management platforms, with strong proficiency in PowerShell and automation
Hands-on experience with automated patching, OS and third-party application maintenance, and cloud/virtual desktop environments (AVD, Citrix)
Skilled in identity and access management, including Microsoft MFA, SSO, and conditional access
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex infrastructure initiatives, with solid project management capabilities and familiarity with SDLC methodologies
Proven experience building strategic partnerships and providing mentoring within technical teams
Preferred
Okta MFA experience is a plus
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.43B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
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