SRE/BackUp Engineer

Description
Assess core infrastructure and develop automation and blueprints for resiliency solutions that allow for addressing agreed RTOs during DR scenarios and in the event of an actual DR
Develop resiliency strategies and best practices for products and services
Introduce automation or IaC whenever possible to maintain a consistent experience
Ensure the highest levels of resiliency and availability of infrastructure platforms
Analyze and identify areas of potential risk and design solutions to mitigate those risks
Develop blueprints and align with cloud journey and review boards to ensure standards are being met prior to implementation in the cloud
Monitor performance of products and services and take action as necessary to maintain resiliency and availability
Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to enhance resiliency and reliability
Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure requirements are met and to identify areas of improvement
Monitor industry trends and best practices in resiliency and recommend changes as needed
Monitor incident trends and provide options to enhance resiliency options to prevent further occurrences/outages
Document and maintain processes, procedures, and standards related to resiliency and site reliability
Skills
Python, terraform, azure, Linux, recovery, ansible, cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Top Skills Details
Python,terraform,azure,Linux,recovery,ansible
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Has expertise in risk assessment and mitigation
With resiliency and disaster recovery, high-availability cloud-native infrastructure and disaster recovery frameworks.
Hybrid and on Prem- should be able to apply Cloud Concepts and automation to On Prem
Ansible and Terraform
Drift Management
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.