System Engineer

Motion Recruitment; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a well-rounded Systems Engineer to manage both on-premise and cloud infrastructures. This exciting role involves deploying, administering, and optimizing complex systems while providing support and mentorship to teams. You'll lead automation efforts using advanced scripting tools and ensure performance improvements across various environments. Join a collaborative team that values continuous improvement and technical excellence, making a significant impact on infrastructure management and cloud deployments. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 3-5 years in systems engineering.
• Advanced scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain Windows Servers and VMware environments.
• Manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure.

Skills

IT experience

Systems engineering

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Windows Server administration

Fibre Channel and SAN

Okta or similar identity tools

AWS infrastructure deployment

Azure infrastructure deployment

Information security best practices

Monitoring tools

Terraform

Docker

Ansible

Job description

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 [e-mail]

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