Systems Engineer

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Jessup, MD (On-site)

Evening Shift: 11:30 AM to 8 PM EST

Travel: Willing to travel domestically up to 15% of the time.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be a US citizen and eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Job Summary

This role requires an experienced IT professional with a proven record of accomplishment to support this fast-paced and high-volume environment. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing on-site support at our Jessup imaging center as well as
supporting our imaging and file transfer central environment. 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Provide Critical Site Support: Deliver on-site support at our Royersford imaging center and provide support for our central imaging and file transfer environments (FISMA/IMGS).

• Manage Infrastructure: Take day-to-day operational ownership of critical hardware and software, including high-speed scanners, imaging tools, and file transfer (delivery) management.

• Drive Maintenance & SLA Adherence: Lead daily maintenance activities to ensure smooth IT operations while keeping systems continuously available to meet project SLAs.

• Handle Escalations & On-Call: Manage the proper daily escalation of technical issues and participate in off-hour on-call support.

• Onboard Customers: Successfully onboard new Digital Solutions (DS) customers and process change requests for existing accounts.

• Optimize Processes: Work to improve existing standard processes and develop comprehensive controls to monitor productivity, quality, and SLA adherence using industry-proven best practices.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Meet with Implementation and DevOps teams to roll out platform fixes and functional enhancements.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university OR over 5 years of dedicated IT industry work experience.

• Technical System Expertise: Extensive experience with remote control tools, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, SQL Database, and Active Directory.

• Specialized Software Skills: Direct experience deploying and troubleshooting Kofax (imaging software) and performing Batch class deployments.

• IT Infrastructure Knowledge: Deep understanding of the various IT functions (Desktop, Server, Network), with providing on-site technical support and hardware/software installation.

• Network & Scripting Skills: Foundational network management and support knowledge (switches, routers, and firewalls) along with desired PowerShell scripting experience.

• Project & Strategic Ability: Experience in program/project management with the ability to plan strategically, hit numerous deadlines, and pivot quickly in an environment with changing priorities.

• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored for a wide range of audiences, including executives, business stakeholders, and IT teams. Demonstrated ability to work independently or collaborate via cross-functional initiatives.

• Mobility: Willingness and capability to handle limited travel up to 15%.

What We Offer

• Day-One Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans with robust benefits starting on your first day of employment.

• Empowering Your Balance: Flexible vacation plan to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Continuous Career Development: Elevate your skills through ongoing training, corporate learning resources, and internal advancement opportunities on a global scale.

• Compensation & Care: Competitive salary commensurate with your experience, paired with a comprehensive company-wide benefits package.

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.