Senior Systems Engineer – Cloud & On-Prem Infra

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Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Holiday time

Parental leave

Headspace access

Wellness program

Job summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support on-premises and cloud infrastructure powering critical business systems. You will strengthen reliability, performance, and scalability while advancing automation through Infrastructure-as-Code and monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/vCenter, Windows Server, Linux, and data protection tooling like Rubrik.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five years of progressive, hands-on experience in systems engineering or systems administration
Experience managing VMware environments, including vSphere and vCenter
Experience administering Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025
Experience working with major Linux distributions, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and CentOS
Proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory, Citrix, MECM/SCCM, MS-SQL, and IIS
Strong troubleshooting skills within multi-site, mixed-technology enterprise environments
Solid understanding of networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing, and switching
Knowledge of remote access technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

Manage the server lifecycle, including installation, upgrades, decommissioning, and ongoing support for VMware vSphere, vCenter, Windows, and Linux systems.
Administer Distributed File Systems and vSAN storage platforms.
Plan and execute infrastructure patching and version upgrades.
Perform root-cause analysis for infrastructure-related incidents and implement appropriate resolutions.
Participate in infrastructure design and documentation while collaborating across teams on major enterprise projects.
Implement operating system improvements that enhance reliability, performance, and scalability.
Support and maintain Rubrik backup and recovery systems.
Ensure data integrity through appropriate software and hardware controls.
Provide technical support for remote access technologies and Windows Active Directory administration.
Contribute to business continuity initiatives through disaster recovery planning and cross-site replication support.
Perform scheduled hardware maintenance and manage third-party application environments.
Serve as second-level escalation support for desktop and infrastructure issues.
Participate in an on-call rotation for off-hours support.