Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior System Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining internal, enterprise-level systems infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and other software components that support Sherwin Williams’ IT environment to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the Incumbent determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design to ensure that the resulting functionality matches business and customer requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals and effective communication skills are essential to success in this role. 

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will report to our Cleveland Hinckley Parkway location.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

• Participate in PSG Connect systems planning to understand requirements and constraints 
• Design, develop, test, and deploy Connect software programs for enhancements and new products 
• Troubleshoot and debug software programs 
• Develop, test, and deploy software and tools to support design, infrastructure, and technology platforms 
• Build, configure and create service networks based on organizational requirements 
• Determine hardware compatibility and/or influence hardware design based on business objectives and requirements 
• Design, test, and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans for hardware, software, and supporting data 
• Define standards for platform integration 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals 
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, capabilities, requirements and user manuals 
• Perform technical evaluation of new systems 
• Provide expertise to ensure the effective design, analysis, and development of system modifications 
• Communicate with stakeholders to articulate future technology enhancement/development 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

Required 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in System Development Engineering 
• Preferred 
• Oracle Certified Java Developer, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Developer  

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience in System Development Engineering 
• In-depth knowledge of software and platform development methodologies and standards 
• Experience with programming languages  
• Knowledge of operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based, and internet-related tools 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Technical Skills  

Required:

• Database Management Systems 
• Programming Languages 
• Code Prompt Engineering 
• Cloud Technologies & Platforms 
• Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology 
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) 
• Project Management Methodology 
• Web Services & APIs 
• Systems Integration 
• Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools 
• Automated Testing Tools 
• Hardware Components 
• Network Configuration & Services 
• Source Control Systems 
• Operating Systems 

• Windows OS Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Embedded systems. 

• Imaging Tools: Proficiency with tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Windows Deployment Services (WDS), DISM, and Sysprep. 

• Driver Management: Ability to manage and inject drivers into Windows images. 

• Patch Management: Familiarity with WSUS, SCCM, or Intune for deploying updates and patches. 

• Scripting & Automation: Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation of image creation, deployment, and maintenance. 

• Group Policy Management: Experience configuring GPOs for lockdown, security, and user experience optimization. 

• Networking Basics: Understanding of DHCP, DNS, and basic network troubleshooting in a retail environment. 

Preferred:

• POS Hardware Integration: Experience configuring and troubleshooting peripherals (receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash drawers, etc.). 

• Security Hardening: Knowledge of securing POS systems (e.g., disabling unnecessary services, applying CIS benchmarks).