Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,243 - 172,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to deliver VMware, Linux, and Windows support in an enterprise IT environment. The role includes on-site work for a DC government facility and flexible telework with occasional data center visits in Ashburn, VA, or DC.

The candidate will design solutions, perform health checks, patch management, and collaborate with Government teams to optimize virtualization and storage, including cloud-first moves.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VMware, Linux, and Windows in enterprise environments.
• Experience with server networking, storage, and data management.
• Knowledge of VMware VRealize, vCenter, VCSA, and patch management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily health checks and respond to events in management tools.
• Conduct system audits and maintenance to ensure health and optimization.
• Decommission virtual servers as notified by Government representatives.
• Provide design recommendations for moving from hybrid to cloud-only storage/virtualization.

Skills

VMware

Linux

Windows

PowerShell scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

VMware VRealize

vCenter

VCSA

SCCM / MECM

WSUS

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to provide virtual machine and Linux support in an enterprise-level environment, supporting the Information Technology Services Desk and Engineering Support program for a Contract.

This opportunity is providing maintenance and operational IT support that includes engineering services for the systems, equipment, hardware, and software. This engineer will design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues or network concerns; and performance systems management and integration functions. Part of our support team works onsite in Washington, DC at a government facility and candidates do need to be within local commuting distance to DC. Primarily, our engineers telework with occasional need to work onsite in DC, or to the data center in Ashburn, VA.

Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day activities related to the support, research, analysis, and implementation of VMware, Linux, Windows systems, storage and infrastructure. Considerable knowledge, experience, and understanding of working in a VMware, Linux and Windows environment is required.

• Thorough knowledge of and in-depth experience with performance monitoring, troubleshooting, system testing, OS upgrade, backup, recovery and software patch installation and testing in a VMware, Linux, and Windows environment.
• Experience with standard server networking protocols, storage and data management.
• In-depth experience with medium to large-scale enterprise VMware and Windows environments.
• Experience with providing technical support in a hybrid, cloud-only or virtual environment.
• Experience working with and writing PowerShell scripting.
• Excellent communication & collaborative skills.
• Collaborate and notify Government representative of issues involving performance of the operating environment.
• Perform daily health checks, review, and respond to events reflected in various management tools, perform server patch management.
• Conduct system audit reviews and perform maintenance functions as required to ensure system health and optimization.
• Work with the Government to identify virtual servers no longer needed or to be decommissioned.
• Deliver recommendations on best practices, including recommendations on moving the current storage and virtualization infrastructure from a hybrid environment to cloud-only.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands on experience with VMware VRealize, vCenter, vCenter Servicer Appliance (VCSA), datastore and network management.
• Experience with Satellite for backup and restore.
• Knowledge and experience with the DISA Security Technical Implement Guide (STIG) process and compliance.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with patching tools, such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)
• Experience administering Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP and domain controllers.

Education / Certification Required

7+ years’ experience in a similar role, no degree requirement. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

U.S. Citizenship or have been a permanent resident for more than 3 years.

Must possess a Secret clearance/position of trust at time of submission.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $106.68 - $106.68/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 hybrid position in Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.