Systems Engineer

Systems EngineerLocation: Onsite (with transition to hybrid schedule) Duration: 6 months (contract) Start Date: ASAP Hourly Rate: $60–$85/hr (depending on experience and certifications)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Windows systems administration, virtualization, backups, cloud services, and enterprise infrastructure. This role supports a highly virtualized environment, providing end-to-end systems engineering, troubleshooting, and administration. The ideal candidate is technically versatile, adaptable, and able to contribute effectively with minimal onboarding. This is an onsite role initially, transitioning to a hybrid schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister Active Directory (on-prem / Azure AD), including AD Trusts, ADCS, and Group Policy.Manage Cisco UCS Converged/Hyperconverged Infrastructure using Intersight.Perform daily Windows Systems Administration: configuration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.Build and implement Windows Servers, including migrations to Windows Server 2022/2025.Administer Mimecast email security and Microsoft Exchange environments.Manage Microsoft M365/O365/Purview.Administer Veeam Backup and Recovery, including integration with Cisco UCS and Pure Storage SAN systems.Administer Microsoft SQL Server (high availability, cluster management).Manage VMware environments.Provide Azure cloud services support and perform patch management (Windows, Linux, Windows applications).Lead business application and server incident management, monitoring, and break/fix activities.Support disaster recovery processes, workflows, and systems.Perform deployments, upgrades, and maintain documentation.Work with MDM tools like Intune and Kandji.Develop and use PowerShell scripts for automation.Administer SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager).Provide data center support: racking, installation, configuration, cable management, UPS/PDU monitoring.Administer web services including IIS, Tomcat, WordPress.Work with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.Write and maintain clear technical documentation.Required Skills & Experience4 years of experience in Systems Administration and Systems Engineering.Strong expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, and cloud services.Experience with backup/recovery, SQL Server administration, MDM tools, and scripting with PowerShell.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills, including technical documentation writing.Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment.

Salary : $60 - $85