System Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Infrastructure
virtualization
VMware
vSphere

Job Details

Hi,

Position: System Engineer

Location: [Hybrid / Local to Elmwood Park, NJ]

Duration: 6 - 12 Months

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, patch and support enterprise-level virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.

Configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise storage solutions (Pure Storage, Dell Compellent, and related SAN/NAS technologies).

Manage and administer Active Directory (user management, group policies, authentication, federation, and security).

Administer and optimize Azure cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid integrations.

Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot issues, and provide tier-3 escalation support for complex incidents.

Collaborate with network and security teams on infrastructure projects, including firewalls, routing, and DNS/DHCP integrations.

Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business continuity.

Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).

5+ years of experience in systems engineering or similar IT infrastructure role.

Strong expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.

Practical experience with enterprise storage systems (Pure Storage, Dell Compellent preferred).

Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).

Hands-on experience with Active Directory design, GPOs, and security hardening.

Practical experience managing Azure cloud services (VMs, networking, backups, identity management).

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Certifications (nice to have)

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Pure Storage or Dell Compellent certifications

ITIL Foundation

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