System Engineering Manager

Irvine Technology Corporation; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Irvine Technology Corporation is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering in San Diego, CA to lead a high-performing infrastructure team across server, storage, connectivity, and cloud-forward environments. This role blends people leadership with technical oversight, project delivery, and operational planning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in infrastructure with 5+ years in supervision, plus cloud and healthcare domain experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting multiple network infrastructure technologies and tools.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading technical staff and managing multiple projects.
• Cloud-forward infrastructure experience and strong knowledge of systems engineering, network management, project management, personnel management, and budgeting.
• 3+ years in a healthcare network environment and large-scale projects preferred; 24/7 support experience valued.
• Experience with endpoint and VDI environments such as Omnissa or Citrix, Cisco UCS, and Palo Alto technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the System Engineering and Storage staff, including staffing, performance reviews, cross-training, team building, and productivity management.
• Oversee planning, design, engineering, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server, storage, connectivity, and data transport environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to assess technology needs and coordinate multiple infrastructure projects and ongoing operations.
• Establish and maintain technical protocols, procedures, capacity plans, change management practices, and reliable client accessibility.
• Manage capital and operating budgets while promoting quality customer service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff leadership

Performance reviews

Staff development

Cross-training

Team building

Budgeting

Project management

Cloud infrastructure

VDI/End-user

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Equivalent experience

Tools

Omnissa

Citrix

Cisco UCS

Palo Alto

Nutanix

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manager of Systems Engineering to lead a high-performing infrastructure team and drive reliable, scalable technology services. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, project delivery, and operational planning across server, storage, connectivity, and cloud-forward environments.

• Job Type: Contract-to-hire
• Location: San Diego, CA (Remote with very limited onsite days)
• Compensation: This job is expected to pay about $72 - 92/hr during the contract period, with conversion compensation $160,000-185,000
• No Visa Sponsorship Available for this role

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and develop the System Engineering and Storage technical staff, including staffing, performance reviews, cross-training, team building, and productivity management.
• Oversee the planning, design, engineering, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server, storage, connectivity, and data transport environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to assess technology needs and coordinate multiple infrastructure projects, implementations, and ongoing operational work.
• Establish and maintain technical protocols, procedures, capacity plans, change management practices, and reliable client accessibility.
• Manage capital and operating budgets while promoting quality customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What Gets You the Job:

• 10+ years of experience supporting multiple network infrastructure technologies and tools, including servers and storage.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading technical staff and managing multiple projects.
• Cloud-forward infrastructure experience and strong knowledge of systems engineering, network management, project management, personnel management, and budgeting.
• 3+ years in a healthcare network environment and large-scale projects strongly preferred; experience supporting a 24/7 environment is valued.
• Experience managing endpoint and VDI environments such as Omnissa or Citrix, Cisco UCS or comparable server infrastructure, and Palo Alto technologies
• Experience in Nutanix or comparable hyper-converged infrastructure
• PMP or Cisco certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Irvine Technology Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Irvine Technology Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.