IT Systems Engineer II

Our client is looking for a SYSTEMS ENGINEER located in Metro Detroit, MI. Summary Our client is seeking a hands‑on Systems Engineer to support and maintain core infrastructure environments including Hyper‑V, Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), Windows Server, and enterprise security platforms. This individual will operate within a small, high‑responsibility IT team and will be expected to take full ownership of systems, troubleshooting efforts, infrastructure stability, and ongoing improvements with minimal oversight. This is a highly technical, production‑focused environment requiring strong problem‑solving abilities and the ability to work independently within mission‑critical systems. This is a 100% onsite opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Own and support Hyper‑V environments including hosts, virtual machines, clustering, and performance management Administer and maintain Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) environments including resiliency, health monitoring, and capacity planning Support Windows Server infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patching, and file services Manage and support Palo Alto firewall environments including NAT, VPNs, security policies, and network segmentation Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across compute, storage, networking, and systems layers Support and stabilize VisualCron automation and job processing environments Support infrastructure related to IIS, SQL‑based applications, and eGAMS environments Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support with ownership of escalated production issues through resolution Execute infrastructure upgrades, deployments, migrations, and system changes with minimal supervision Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative corrective actions Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and system records

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

4–7 years of experience within systems administration or infrastructure engineering environments Strong hands‑on experience supporting Hyper‑V production environments Experience with clustering, high availability, and infrastructure resiliency Experience supporting enterprise firewall platforms, preferably Palo Alto Strong troubleshooting capabilities across servers, storage, virtualization, and networking layers Experience supporting uptime‑sensitive production environments PowerShell or scripting experience for automation and troubleshooting required Experience with Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), SQL Server, IIS, or infrastructure migrations preferred Ability to balance operational support responsibilities alongside project‑based infrastructure initiatives Ability to work onsite 5 days per week with occasional after‑hours support as needed #J-18808-Ljbffr Venteon