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Systems Integration Engineer

Herzog

The Role

Overview

Design, implement, and maintain network/system infrastructure and automation.

Key Responsibilities

  • security hardening
  • automation
  • network design
  • device config
  • container ops
  • monitoring

Tasks

-Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis. -Support infrastructure security hardening efforts, including patching and access controls. -Automate provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible. -Design, implement, and maintain network and system infrastructure to support product operations. -Configure and optimize network devices (switches, firewalls, VPNs) to ensure secure, resilient connectivity. -Maintain clear documentation of architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. -Deploy, manage, and scale containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) and virtualized (VMware/KVM) environments. -Collaborate with project teams, including Engineering and Operations, as well as non-project teams across Herzog, to integrate infrastructure solutions into the product lifecycle. -Enhance and manage monitoring platforms (Zabbix, Grafana) for proactive visibility and performance optimization. -Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues spanning servers, networks, and applications.

Requirements

  • grafana/zabbix
  • python
  • linux
  • docker
  • ansible
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience with monitoring platforms (Grafana/Zabbix a plus). -Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position. -Effective communication and teamwork abilities to support cross-functional collaboration. -Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar). -Minimum 3 years of experience in both Linux system administration and network engineering. -Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen. -High School diploma or equivalent. -Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across both systems and networking domains. -Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position. -Hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware, KVM) and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes). -Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position. -Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, firewalls, and VPNs. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. -Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending. -Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review. -Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position. -Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform, or similar). -Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.

Benefits

-Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

The Company

About Herzog

-Evolved into a rail and heavy/highway powerhouse. -Headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, the family-led business expanded across North America over five decades. -Operates six distinct divisions—from contracting and transit to technologies and environmental services—under one umbrella. -Builds major infrastructure: highways, airports, bridges, light‑rail, streetcar and commuter rail systems. -Designs and maintains its own rail equipment and software, handling everything from PTC systems to ultrasonic testing. -Innovates through in‑house R&D, patenting equipment and tech that improve safety, quality and efficiency. -Notably employee‑owned and family‑run, Herzog maintains deep roots and continuity in leadership. -From TEXRail in Texas to Caltrain in California, its projects connect communities and drive mobility.

Sector Specialisms

Rail Transportation

Track Construction

Signal Systems

Ballast Distribution

Heavy Highway Construction

Right-of-Way Maintenance

Transit Operation and Maintenance

Ultrasonic Rail Testing

Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems

Freight Rail Construction

Commuter Rail Construction

Light Rail Transit Construction

Streetcar Line Construction

Stations and Grade Crossings

Earthwork

Steel Industry Sample Preparation

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Iron Ore Sample Preparation

Gold Industry Sample Preparation

Copper Industry Sample Preparation

Phosphate Industry Sample Preparation

Security Clearance

-subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review. -subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen. -must successfully complete and maintain required safety certification annually.