Systems Engineer

C2C AND/OR VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

THIS POSITION IS FULLY ON-SITE IN REDMOND, WASHINGTON
Description
The successful engineer in this role will:

• Understand how commodity servers operating systems and networks function perform and scale.
• Possess superb troubleshooting project management and problem analysis skills.
• Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations via automation.
• Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair.
• Create processes that enhance operational workflow and provide positive customer impact.
• Dive deep to resolve problems at their root looking for failure patterns amenable to long-term solutions via simplification and automation.
• Avoid re-inventing the wheel and prefer appropriately simple repeatable solutions over more complex and failure prone ones.
• Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation testing security operational support at scale and efficient use of resources.
• Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance at improving operational efficiency.

Core Requirements:

• In depth knowledge of experience deploying and operating Linux and/or other UNIX variants in a datacenter environment.
• Relentless passion for frugality and out-of-the-box engineering.
• Strong system troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with prototyping hardware.
• Proficiency and experience in automation via Perl/Python programming and shell scripting.
• Good understanding of standard internet protocols Ethernet ARP IP ICMP UDP TCP SSL DNS HTTP etc.
• Demonstrable grasp of security best practices in server configuration tool development and access controls.
• Experience in building SQL queries.

Highly Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of C, C++, or Java.
• Knowledge of VCS git mercurial svn.
• Experience deploying or managing servers in large-scale geographically diverse environments.
• Understanding experience of managing and monitoring large scale disk sub-systems.
• Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. 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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/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 fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.