Platform Engineer

Description
Maintain, support, and troubleshoot the company's on premises and cloud server environments, focusing on the needs of the Business Applications Team. Manage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, including Windows, SQL, and a WebSphere application Administer and ensure the health of commercial software platforms-including version management, configuration alignment, patching, and routine upkeep. Validate and coordinate infrastructure requirements for applications, ensuring they run on the correct server types, OS versions, and resource configurations. Oversee application/platform maintenance to ensure software is up to date, healthy, secure, and meeting business needs. Support light to moderate server maintenance as needed (not deep system engineering). Partner with Business, IT Security, Software Development, Platform Engineering, and other Infrastructure teams to deliver secure and reliable business solutions. Participate in research and development of new tools, architectures, technologies, and processes. Provide technical leadership and guidance to teammates, contributing to an expanding team structure. Assist in building out the team to prevent single threaded dependencies. Able to work with teams responsible for VMware and Citrix areas, seeking someone with broad experience.

Skills

sql server, microsoft, microsoft sql server, websphere, ci/cd, vmware, citrix, cloud

Top Skills Details

sql server,microsoft,microsoft sql server,websphere

Additional Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of IT systems engineering and/or cloud engineering experience. Experience with: o Microsoft Azure and Microsoft M365 o Server and cloud virtualization technologies o Public, private, and hybrid cloud environments o Current/recent Windows Server and Windows workstation operating systems Experience with project leadership, planning, or coordination. Ability to work in environments supporting both platforms and applications. ________________________________________ Preferred Experience ITIL or similar methodologies. Hands on experience in an Agile/Scrum environment. Understanding of enterprise hardware, systems, and architecture design. Experience with: o VM engineering (ideal but not required) o Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) o Building/managing CI/CD pipelines o Enterprise server, network, and cloud ecosystems Strong analytical and technical problem solving skills. Excellent planning, organizational, and project management capabilities. Clear, professional verbal and written communication. ________________________________________ Abilities Analyze business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions. Work independently and as a collaborative team member. Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in work. Train others on systems and tools and participate in knowledge sharing. Demonstrate continuous learning, innovation, systems thinking, and creative problem solving.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Omaha,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.