System Engineer // Occasional Travel

Motion Recruitment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with matching options

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks a Systems Engineer in the Denver area to design, deploy, and maintain IT infrastructure for diverse clients, both on‑premises and in the cloud.

You will work closely with clients to tailor solutions, automate configurations, and provide hands-on support while traveling roughly 7 days per month to local engagements and occasional flights; strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of systems engineering in IT consulting.
• Proven client-facing experience and ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning experience.
• IT security practices and compliance knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand IT infrastructure needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Design, deploy, and manage client systems on-premises and in the cloud.
• Automate system configurations, deployments, and monitoring processes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for clients.
• Optimize client infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with client security requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement large-scale IT solutions.

Skills

Client facing

Scripting

Networking

Security practices

Troubleshooting

Automation

Cloud platforms

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Job description

An IT consulting company is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining IT infrastructure solutions for a wide range of clients across various industries. You will work closely with clients to assess their needs and implement tailored solutions to optimize their IT environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a customer-focused environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while delivering exceptional service. You will collaborate with other technical teams to ensure clients’ systems are secure, efficient, and scalable.

This role will involve roughly 7 travel days per month, mainly local, but occasional plane travel.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in an IT consulting environment
• Proven experience in client-facing roles, with a strong ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of IT security practices and compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in IT consulting with exposure to multiple client environments
• Experience with database management and system backups
• Knowledge of containerization technologies
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and high-availability solutions

What You Will Be Doing

• Engaging with clients to understand their IT infrastructure needs and providing tailored solutions
• Designing, deploying, and managing client systems both on-premises and in the cloud
• Automating system configurations, deployments, and monitoring processes
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting services for clients
• Optimizing client infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security
• Ensuring compliance with client security requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating with internal teams to design and implement large-scale IT solutions

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Systems Administration and Infrastructure Design
• 30% Cloud Solutions and Automation
• 10% Client Interaction and Troubleshooting

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Client consultations and systems design
• 30% Implementation and system management
• 20% Automation and process improvement
• 10% Client troubleshooting and support

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401k with matching options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities, including certifications and training
• Bonus opportunities and employee referral programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.