System Engineer

We’re seeking a well-rounded Systems Engineer with strong expertise in both on-premise and virtualized (VMware vSphere/ESXi) environments. Remote Roles - Must be currently living in NJ or NY Contract Duration: 6+Months with possibility of longer term extensions. Pay Rate: Open on W2 - No C2C, H1B, 1099, TN Visa, F1 - CPT or OPT at this time. If interested, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of IT experience, including 3-5 years in systems engineering within complex on-prem and cloud infrastructures. Advanced scripting with Python and PowerShell. 3-5 years of VMware vSphere/ESXi (design, configuration, performance tuning, HA/FT/DR). 3-5 years of Windows Server administration, including performance optimization and troubleshooting. Hands-on with Fibre Channel, SAN, vSAN, and storage solutions (TrueNAS, Nimble). Experience with Okta (or similar identity tools). AWS and Azure infrastructure deployment, virtualization, and stack management. Strong knowledge of information security best practices. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Datadog). Experience with Terraform, Docker, Ansible. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Management (On-Prem): Deploy, administer, and maintain Windows Servers, storage systems (Nimble, TrueNAS, SAN, VSAN), VMware environments, security, patching, backups, and performance tuning. Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, manage, and monitor application stacks in AWS and Azure, including virtualization, storage, and networking. Performance & Optimization: Lead capacity planning, proactive monitoring, performance tuning, and continuous improvement across on-prem, cloud, and storage environments. Automation & Scripting: Automate administration tasks with Python, PowerShell, and REST APIs. Support & Mentorship: Provide Tier III support, mentor support teams, resolve escalated tickets, and participate in the on-call rotation. Software Updates: Test, schedule, and deploy system updates. Process Improvement: Identify, recommend, and implement automation and infrastructure enhancements. Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation. Project & Vendor Management: Manage or contribute to complex IT projects and collaborate with external vendors. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr