Intermediate Systems Engineer Contractor

Overview

Full Time

Skills

Reliability Engineering
FOCUS
Backup Administration
Group Policy
GPO
Information Security
Computer Science
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
Technical Support
Backup
Veeam
Cloud Computing
Terraform
GitLab
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Active Directory
SQL
Microsoft Windows
Operating Systems
Virtualization
Virtual Desktop
Citrix
VMware
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Security+
Cisco Certifications
Windows PowerShell
Scripting
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Collaboration
Communication
Management
Attention To Detail
Computer Networking

Job Details

Our team is looking for Systems Engineer, fully remote.

Please share resumes to Brittany at

Description:
A highly skilled, experienced, and versatile Intermediate Systems Engineer to support the team's dynamic Information Technology (IT) team. This contractor role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, focusing on cloud technologies, primarily hosted in Azure. The ideal fit will be an individual who thrives at the intersection of technical support, systems engineering, and security, with a passion for ensuring system reliability and empowering teams through technology.

The Intermediate Systems Engineer will collaborate with several departments across the agency, performing a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to: a heavy focus on cloud related technologies primarily hosted in Azure, on-call rotation for the organization's infrastructure team, assisting with Azure Cloud configuration, assisting with restoring backups, applying Group Policy Objects (GPO), and Organizational Units (OU), and addressing issues identified by the client's Information Security team. This position will also develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployed using GitLab.

The Consultant(s) requires the following skills, and background:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Security: Strong understanding of security technologies and best practices.
5+ years of experience in all of the following:

o Systems engineering, technical support, or a related role.
o Backup technologies, with Veeam being a plus.
o Cloud Platforms: Azure and its intricacies.
o IaC Tools: OpenTofu/Terraform and GitLab.
o Windows Environments: Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL, and all Windows operating systems.
o Virtualization: Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, VMware.

The Consultant(s) would also benefit from the following skills and background:
Certifications: Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CCNA).
Excellent PowerShell scripting for automation.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
A proactive and detail-oriented mindset.
Excellent networking skills.

Timeframe:
This role is expected to start in August 2025 and be an initial 6-month engagement with renewal options.

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