Description Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive
Senior Systems Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure team. This role is a cornerstone of technical operations, responsible for architecting, maintaining, and securing the mission-critical systems that power their financial services.
As a Senior Engineer, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural design and hands-on technical execution. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure a hybrid environment-spanning on-premises Cisco networking, VMware/Horizon VDI, and Azure cloud services-operates at peak performance and security.
Title: Systems Engineer Location: Carrollton, Tx Duration: 6 month extensions possible Pay: $50-65 per hour Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Architecture & Leadership: Lead the design, testing, and implementation of complex technical projects. Research and architect infrastructure and security solutions in collaboration with the Security team.
- Systems Administration: Install, configure, and maintain technical infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of Enterprise systems.
- VDI & Virtualization Management: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Horizon VDI and VMware environments (7+ years of experience required).
- Cloud Operations: Manage and optimize the Azure platform, including virtual machines, block storage, Entra ID (Active Directory), virtual networks, and VPN gateways.
- Network & Hardware Support: Perform mid-to-advanced network administration, including the configuration of Cisco switches and routers.
- Disaster Recovery & Data Protection: Oversee backup procedures and Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols, utilizing Pure Storage for on-premises backup solutions.
- Automation & Efficiency: Identify and lead efforts to automate repetitive IT processes to improve departmental scaling.
- Security & Compliance: Monitor system and software security in cooperation with security administrators, ensuring all actions meet organizational confidentiality policies and values.
- Collaboration & Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior engineers. Coordinate with outside vendors and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
- Documentation & Support: Prepare and maintain rigorous system documentation. Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support mission-critical operations.
Requirements Experience: - 7+ years of deep experience with virtualization technologies (VMware/VDI).
- 2+ years of direct experience with cloud technologies (Azure preferred, AWS/Google Cloud Platform also considered).
- Proven experience managing M365 environments and disaster recovery strategies.
Technical Skills: * Advanced knowledge of Horizon VDI and Pure Storage.
- Mid-to-advanced Cisco networking skills (Routing/Switching).
- Proficiency in Azure core services (Networking, Load Balancers, VPN).
Education & Certifications: * Advanced Professional Certifications (e.g., Microsoft MCSE Core Infrastructure or VMware VCP) are highly preferred.
- Azure or comparable cloud certifications are a plus.
Soft Skills: - Excellent troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a team-oriented atmosphere.
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