Infrastructure Engineer

IT Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid

The client is seeking a motivated and technically curious IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain enterprise and OT (Operational Technology) systems and networks. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in infrastructure technologies who is eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite and remote support for IT and OT infrastructure in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Assist with maintenance and monitoring of critical systems, including MES and enterprise platforms.
• Support setup and troubleshooting of Nutanix virtualization, Veeam Backup, Microsoft Server OS, and Microsoft Azure.
• Help administer Microsoft infrastructure technologies including Azure AD/Entra ID, M365, Active Directory, MFA, and PKI.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.
• Follow IT security best practices and assist in identifying potential vulnerabilities.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and contribute to planning and documentation.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, including backup and recovery procedures.
• Track and report on IT tasks and KPIs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Serve as an escalation point for the IT Solution Center Help Desk.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience supporting IT infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Server administration and Active Directory.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and basic command-line usage.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as Nutanix, VMware, or Hyper-V.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, NTP).
• Experience with backup and recovery tools such as Veeam (preferred).
• Scripting experience (PowerShell preferred).
• Experience implementing and supporting MFA solutions.
• Understanding of PKI concepts and hands-on certificate management.
• Knowledge of NTP configuration and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptability, willingness to learn, and comfort working with shifting priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing or OT environments.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Automation or Nutanix.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience integrating MFA, PKI, and NTP with enterprise systems.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• Proven success working in cross-functional teams.

Relevant Skills

Disaster recovery, disaster recovery planning, systems engineering, HCI, Microsoft, Office 365, virtualization, Nutanix, Windows, Azure, Active Directory, PKI infrastructure, NTP, MFA, PowerShell, production environments, VMware, SQL Server

Experience Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $62.00/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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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.