Systems Engineer

TalentBridge; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Chandler, AZ for a contract-to-hire role. You will build and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, manage cloud services (Azure AD Entra ID, AWS), and handle email migrations.

The role covers on-prem, virtual, and cloud infrastructure with cross-team collaboration. Requirements include 2+ years in systems administration, experience with Intune, Autopilot, Hyper-V, and VMware ESXi, plus strong networking basics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of systems administration or engineering experience in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience with Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID and AWS.
• Experience with email migrations and device management (Intune).
• Knowledge of virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware ESXi) and basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Familiarity with network gear (Palo Alto, Aruba, Cisco) and backup solutions (Commvault, Druva).
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation practices; ITIL/SDLC awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux systems.
• Support cloud services and identity, including Azure AD / Entra ID and AWS.
• Assist with email migrations and device management using Intune and Autopilot.
• Support virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware ESXi) and manage access lifecycle.
• Monitor system health, backups, security patches, and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with IT teams on implementations, upgrades, and operational tasks.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID

AWS

Intune

Hyper-V

VMware ESXi

Networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Autopilot

Commvault

Druva

Job description

Role: Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Chandler, AZ
Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Occasional travel required (approximately once per quarter)

Build, support, and strengthen the systems that keep a business moving.

TalentBridge is seeking a Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and enterprise systems. If your background includes Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, AWS, email migrations, Microsoft Intune, Windows Server, Hyper-V, and Linux, this opportunity puts those skills to work.

You'll help design, configure, and maintain a reliable enterprise environment while supporting implementations, upgrades, and daily operations. This role offers hands-on variety across physical, virtual, cloud, and hosted infrastructure, with opportunities to collaborate closely with IT teams and take ownership of technical challenges.

What You'll Do

• Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows Server and Linux systems to support business needs and maintain high availability.

• Support cloud infrastructure and identity services, including Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID and AWS.

• Support email migrations, helping ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to users.

• Manage devices, hardware inventory, application deployment and patching using Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and supporting tools.

• Support virtual server environments using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESXi.

• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and access throughout the employee life cycle.

• Troubleshoot connectivity issues using your understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

• Assist with Palo Alto networking equipment, Aruba switches, and legacy Cisco switches under the direction of the Senior Network Engineer.

• Provide Tier 2 technical support and collaborate with IT colleagues and data owners on implementations and upgrades.

• Monitor system health, backups, security updates and patches while maintaining clear technical documentation.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of systems administration or engineering experience supporting Windows and Linux environments; 4+ years preferred.

• Knowledge of Active Directory and Azure AD / Microsoft Entra ID, along with experience supporting AWS environments.

• Experience with email migrations.

• Hands-on Microsoft Intune experience, including mobile device management, Autopilot, software packaging, and deployment.

• Experience administering Windows Server and Linux systems.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly Hyper-V and VMware ESXi.

• A solid understanding of basic networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.

• Experience supporting Fibre Channel and iSCSI SAN hardware.

• Familiarity with Windows and Linux backup solutions, such as Commvault or Druva.

• Knowledge of change control, ITIL, SDLC, and documentation practices.

• Familiarity with authentication and access security tools such as RSA, Duo, and Microsoft Entra Conditional Access.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills, with a commitment to owning issues through resolution.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Network, operating system, and software certifications are a plus.

• macOS administration experience is desirable.

• Flexibility for travel, occasional weekend work, and after-hours support escalations.

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