IT Operations Engineer

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION CANNOT SUPPORT C2C OR VISA SPONSORSHIP, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE *
Description
As an IT Operations Engineer, you will ensure the reliability, security, and peak performance of core IT infrastructure by operating at the intersection of traditional systems administration and modern cloud operations. This role is critical to supporting compliance readiness and enabling scalable, secure systems across a rapidly growing healthcare technology organization.
You will take ownership of production environment stability, proactively design resilient systems, and leverage automation to eliminate manual workflows. Beyond troubleshooting, you will drive the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and act as a technical partner to Product, Engineering, and Security teams to implement robust monitoring, disaster recovery, and change management strategies.
Primary Responsibilities
Hybrid Infrastructure & Identity:

• Support deployment of high-availability cloud architectures.
• Assist with migration from on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID.
• Maintain modern cloud networking across Azure and AWS environments.

Automation & VDI Management:

• Automate manual tasks using PowerShell and Python.
• Manage and modernize Azure-based VDI and compute infrastructure.

Observability & Incident Support:

• Monitor global system health using Datadog, Wiz, and Sumo Logic.
• Contribute to incident response, root-cause analysis (RCA), and monitoring framework improvements.

Security & Compliance Execution:

• Administer firewalls, execute automated patching schedules, and perform security monitoring.
• Maintain audit readiness for IT SOX, and SOC II standards.

Resilience & Documentation:

• Validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and SOPs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in IT operations or similar roles with demonstrated expertise in system administration and cloud network management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on user satisfaction and system efficiency.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency in Azure and AWS environments.
• Experience with IT compliance frameworks (SOC II, SOX, HIPAA).
• Familiarity with Zscaler and CrowdStrike.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• "Go-getter" mindset with ability to take ownership and drive solutions in fast-paced environments.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.