System Engineer (SysOps & Automation)

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As a SysOps engineer within .Monks, you will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and ongoing operation of computer systems and cloud platforms. Working as part of the SysOps IT team, your observations and input will help drive the evolution of tech administration within our company as we look to establish stronger policies, more security, better organization, and enhanced efficiency. As the IT, and especially AI needs of the company continue to grow, you will have the opportunity to learn new technologies and propose projects. Automating IT tasks will be a focus. 

This role is well-suited for those who are self-sufficient, dependable, looking for new challenges, and are interested in expanding their skillset.

• Monitoring & Optimization: Use system-agnostic monitoring tools to monitor system health and performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues to prevent downtime.
• Automation: Use scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to automate operational tasks and deployment processes.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security measures and best practices to protect data and systems, ensuring compliance with federal or industry standards.
• Maintenance & Support: Handle routine system maintenance, software upgrades, kernel patching, and incident management.
• Disaster Recovery: Manage backups, recovery tests, and business continuity plans to maintain high availability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with InfoSec, Networking and general IT support teams.

• Typically 4-6+ years in systems administration or a similar operational role.
• Experience running audits/reports and presenting findings.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language
• Experience in admin consoles of modern platforms; ideal technical knowledge includes administration experience with some of the following:
  • Cloud-Based Business Platforms: Atlassian, Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, Microsoft365/Azure.
  • OS: Windows server, Linux
  • Networking Hardware: Fortinet, Ubiquiti
  • Identity & Endpoint Management with OneLogin, Jamf, Intune, and A1.
  • Bonus points for experience with automation or APIs
• Flexibility in working hours
• Exhibits patience and resilience under pressure
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and ready for a challenge
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to new technologies.

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About Monks 

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.