We are seeking a very senior, hands-on Sr. Systems Engineer for a contract engagement to provide deep technical expertise across core enterprise infrastructure. This role is designed for a seasoned individual contributor who can quickly assess complex environments, architect practical solutions, and resolve high-impact issues with minimal ramp-up.
This is not a junior augmentation role. You will be brought in as a trusted technical authority to stabilize, improve, and guide critical systems. You will mentor and train the current system administrators on the existing technologies.
What You ll Do
Advanced Systems Engineering & Architecture
Serve as a senior technical expert across enterprise Microsoft and infrastructure platforms
Design, assess, and improve architectures involving:
oMicrosoft 365 (Exchange, Entra ID/Azure AD, Teams, SharePoint)
oActive Directory (on-prem and hybrid)
oDNS, identity, and authentication services
oWindows Server platforms
oVMware virtualization environments
oEnterprise storage systems (SAN/NAS)
Identify architectural risks and recommend pragmatic, supportable improvements
High-Level Troubleshooting & Incident Resolution
Understand and document existing architecture; suggest improvements for efficiency and security
Act as an escalation point for complex, multi-layer infrastructure issues
Troubleshoot across OS, identity, virtualization, and storage layers
Perform root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes
Quickly stabilize environments experiencing reliability or performance challenges
Operational Impact
Improve documentation, standards, and operational consistency
Partner with internal teams (security, networking, cloud, application) to unblock progress
Transfer knowledge to internal staff as needed
Required Experience & Skills
10-15+ years of hands-on enterprise systems engineering experience
Deep, hands-on practical expertise in:
oMicrosoft 365
oActive Directory (design, replication, trusts, GPOs)
oDNS and identity services
oWindows Server
oVMware
oEnterprise storage concepts and platforms
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues quickly
Strong architectural judgment and systems thinking
Excellent communication skills; able to explain complex issues clearly
Comfortable operating independently with limited oversight
Ideal Contractor Profile
Principal- or lead-level individual contributor background
Has been the escalation point in prior environments
Thrives in ambiguous or high-pressure situations
Able to deliver value immediately in a contract setting
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- Dice Id: cxbcsi
- Position Id: Job44343
- Posted 1 day ago
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