Systems Engineer

Description

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure initiatives. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on technical specialist who can strengthen complex environments while resolving advanced infrastructure issues across servers, networks, virtualization, and storage. The role combines project delivery with high-level operational support, offering the chance to contribute to both ongoing stability and future infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise infrastructure components, including routing, switching, server platforms, storage systems, and related technologies.
Provide Tier 3 technical support by diagnosing complex issues, identifying root causes, and restoring service across network, virtualization, backup, and server environments.
Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects lasting several months by gathering technical requirements, shaping solution designs, coordinating implementation plans, and producing clear documentation.
Configure and support Cisco-based networking equipment and enterprise firewall solutions to ensure secure, reliable connectivity across the organization.
Administer VMware environments and manage Windows and Linux servers to support performance, availability, and operational continuity.
Oversee enterprise storage and backup or disaster recovery platforms, helping protect critical systems and data through effective administration and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align infrastructure solutions with business and technical needs.
Create and maintain technical documentation for configurations, procedures, designs, and support activities to improve knowledge sharing and operational consistency.

Requirements

Proven experience working in enterprise infrastructure engineering with broad hands-on responsibility across servers, networking, virtualization, and storage.
Strong technical knowledge of Cisco routing and switching, including experience with Catalyst switches, routers, and firewall technologies.
Practical expertise administering VMware along with Microsoft Windows Server and Linux-based server environments.
Experience supporting enterprise storage platforms as well as backup and disaster recovery solutions.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical incidents independently and serve as an escalation point for advanced infrastructure issues.
Familiarity with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory in enterprise environments.
Exposure to technologies such as Citrix and Microsoft Exchange is beneficial.
Relevant certifications such as CCNA are valued and may strengthen candidacy.

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