Systems Engineer

Job#: 2085806

Job Description:

Sr. Systems Engineer

Location: Hybrid (within 1 hour of data center locations: Las Vegas, NV; Reno/Sparks, NV; Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Grand Rapids, MI)

About the Client

Our client is a global leader in designing, building, and operating advanced data center infrastructure. They believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence, and creating an environment where talented people come together to evolve the digital world.

They view innovation not just as technology, but as the people, culture, and purpose behind it. Every team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: powering the future of AI, cloud, and enterprise data systems at scale.

The Role: Systems Engineer

We are seeking a senior-level Systems Engineer to join the Enterprise Applications and Services team of one of our top data center clients. This is the most senior engineer role in the group-replacing a "rock star" engineer-and requires someone with exceptional technical depth, architectural vision, and the ability to deliver automation at scale.

As a Systems Engineer, you'll architect solutions, tie disparate systems together with code, and build automations that eliminate manual work across the enterprise. Your work will directly influence how this client scales sustainably, powering some of the most advanced data center and AI environments in the world.

What You'll Do

• Architect automation solutions: take repetitive, manual tasks (e.g., recurring Jira tickets) and design scalable automations using PowerShell, APIs, and integrations.
• Integrate complex systems: tie together Windows, Linux, and VMware environments to create seamless, repeatable workflows.
• Scope and deliver projects independently, setting clear goals and executing with minimal oversight.
• Build and maintain enterprise integrations, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with security best practices.
• Provide dashboards, documentation, and project updates to IT management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business workflows and design automation to support them.
• Serve as a technical leader within the team, setting standards for scripting, automation, and architectural design.
• Participate in on-call rotation (approx. once every 7 weeks as backup to admins).

What We're Looking For

We want someone who thrives in solving complex challenges with code, thinks like an engineer (not just an admin), and can step into a senior role with confidence and technical credibility.

Must-Haves

• Deep expertise in Windows, Linux, and VMware administration.
• 5+ years of programming/scripting experience, including advanced PowerShell.
• Proven ability to design and implement API integrations across enterprise systems.
• Certifications in at least one of: Windows, Linux, or VMware (Security+ strongly preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project scoping skills.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and authentication/authorization systems (SAML, MSGraph).
• Database experience (SQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Exceptional communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Security+ or other security certifications.
• Demonstrated success in architecting automations that replace manual processes.

Location & Schedule

• Hybrid role: candidates must live within 1 hour of one of the data center locations (Las Vegas, Reno/Sparks, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Grand Rapids).
• Typical on-site presence is quarterly, with occasional additional visits for incidents, projects, or team events.
• Core hours: 8am-5pm local, with coverage until 5pm PT to align with West Coast team members.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target salary: $130,000 (opportunity for flexibility).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Career stability and growth in a rapidly expanding industry.
• Flexible work arrangements with strong remote collaboration support.
• A culture of karma-working with integrity, purpose, and innovation.

Why This Opportunity?

• Be a Builder: Design automations and integrations that redefine what's possible.
• Work With the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers in cutting-edge AI and cloud environments.
• Advance Your Career: Step into a senior role with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• Do Work That Matters: Power the future of the Internet while helping a leading data center grow sustainably.

Join Us & Make a Difference.

This is more than a job-it's a mission. If you're ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you. Apply Now and Let's Build the Future Together.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.