Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Systems Engineer

Rebuildmanufacturing · Wilmington, MA

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America’s next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We’ve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we’re leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

The Senior Systems Engineer designs, implements, secures, and supports enterprise IT systems across a multi-site manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on senior role requiring deep technical expertise, strong operational ownership, and effective partnership with business and technical teams.

The role owns resolving operational issues while also leading infrastructure modernization and enterprise delivery initiatives across hybrid and cloud environments.

What you get to do!

Escalation Support & Availability

  • Own and resolve Tier 3 incidents involving hardware, software, identity, endpoints, and infrastructure.
  • Monitor system health, diagnose root causes, and implement permanent fixes to maintain uptime.
  • Serve as the final resolution point for complex, high-impact technical issues.

Enterprise Projects & Architecture

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise initiatives, including system migrations, new implementations, upgrades, and modernization efforts.
  • Design, configure, upgrade, manage, and solve systems across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
  • Partner with collaborators to gather requirements, design solutions, implement changes, document outcomes, and complete operational handoff.
  • Establish and enhance standard processes for system design, testing, implementation, security, and operational support.

Cloud, Identity & Collaboration

  • Design and support solutions across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365 within hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
  • Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), identity governance, and MFA.
  • Support Microsoft 365 collaboration and productivity services including Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange OnlineIntune, and Defender.
  • Integrate identity and access controls across Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments, supporting secure authentication, authorization, and least-privilege access.
  • Lead cloud and collaboration migrations, including on-premises to cloudtenant-to-tenant, and post-acquisition integrations.

Endpoint, Server & Core Infrastructure

  • Administer and support Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise endpoint environments, including mixed or partially migrated deployments.
  • Design, monitor and support Windows Server environments up to and including Windows Server 2022.
  • Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and core identity services.
  • Administer virtualization platforms including VMware and Hyper-V.

Hybrid, Multi-Environment Architecture

  • Design and support hybrid architectures spanning on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms.
  • Work within multi-forest Active Directorymulti-tenant Microsoft 365, and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, VMware).
  • Partner with software development and digital teams to ensure infrastructure enables secure, scalable solutions.

Networking & Security

  • Design and support network infrastructure including firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and access points.
  • Administer and support Fortinet network and security equipment.
  • Implement security-first architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
  • Support regulated environments including Microsoft 365 GCC HighAzure Government, and AWS GovCloud.
  • Participate in environments where FedRAMP and other regulatory requirements may apply.

Automation, Documentation & Leadership

  • Drive automation and scripting to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
  • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)knowledge base articles, and fixing guides.
  • Provide clear ticket communication and technical guidance to collaborators.
  • Mentor and support other IT and technology teams across the organization.

What you bring to the Team

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years delivering enterprise IT solutions end-to-end.
  • 7+ years diagnosing and resolving complex IT issues.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Hands-on experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 enterprise environments, including upgrade planning and mixed deployments.
  • Experience handling Windows Server environments up to Server 2022.
  • Deep experience with Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, and Exchange.
  • Strong experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, certificates, and hybrid identity.
  • Experience designing and supporting hybrid, multi-forest, multi-tenant, and multi-cloud architectures.
  • Hands-on experience supporting regulated government cloud environments, including Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, and environments aligned to FedRAMP and/or ITAR requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document clearly.
  • Strong experience in prioritizing leading competing workstreams.

Preferred

  • Experience with Fortinet networking and security equipment.
  • Exposure to OT networking in manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with ITIL processes.
  • Exposure to CAD systems such as SolidWorks.

Location and Work Week: Hybrid Work Week 3 days in / 2 days remote onsite at our Wilmington, MA location. 

Compensation Range is a base of $80,000 - $135,000, plus annual cash bonus and long term incentive. 

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.