Systems Engineer

CSS Staffing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS Staffing seeks a Systems Engineer to manage and optimize a state-of-the-art IT environment in Omaha and Lincoln, NE on an onsite Direct Hire basis. You will handle Microsoft 365, Windows Server, VMware virtualization, and robust network infrastructures, including VPNs and disaster recovery.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a System Administrator role and hold certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, CCNA, VMware VCP, and SonicWall CSSA, with strong customer-service skills and the ability

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a System Administrator or comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, VMware, and networks.
• Ability to communicate with clients and internal teams effectively.
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers and participate in technical sales.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for internal systems and network infrastructures.
• Support Microsoft technologies: 365, Windows Server, Exchange, etc.
• Support virtualization tech with VMware.
• Handle network duties: WAN/LAN, routers, firewalls.
• Assist with disaster recovery solutions.
• Support remote access: VPN, Terminal Services, etc.
• Document maintenance for systems and networks.
• Communicate with customers and internal teams.
• Maintain incident progress and outages communications.
• Maintain service awareness of IT services and tools.
• Monitor client networks and escalate issues.
• Document internal processes and procedures.
• Assist with technical sales processes.
• Log time/expenses in ConnectWise.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Mentoring

Tools

VMware VCP

Microsoft MCSA

Microsoft MCSE

SonicWall CSSA

Cisco CCNA

Job description

Systems Engineer Omaha, NE and Lincoln, NE Onsite Direct Hire $75,000 - $80,000+, DOE

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems and Network Engineer to manage and optimize a state-of-the-art enterprise technology environment. You will deliver high-level IT infrastructure support, specializing in Microsoft 365, Windows Server, VMware virtualization, and robust network environments (LAN/WAN, firewalls, and routers). This position balances deep technical execution—such as deploying remote access VPNs, monitoring client networks, and managing disaster recovery solutions with active client communication, technical sales assistance, and meticulous documentation using ConnectWise (CW). Acting as a vital link between clients and internal teams, you will also help maintain service levels by mentoring junior engineers and representing the organization dynamically within the community. Terrific opportunity to be part of a transformative, state-of-the-art enterprise technology environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide IT Support relating to issues with internal systems and network infrastructures
• Provide support services for Microsoft related technologies: Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Exchange, etc.
• Provide support services for virtualization technologies with VMware
• Provide technical services and support at the network level: WAN and LAN connectivity, routers, firewalls and stitching
• Provide support for disaster recovery solutions
• Provide remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services, etc.
• Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructures.
• Communicate with customers and internal team
• Inform all of incident progress and notify them of impending changes and agreed outages
• Maintain service awareness and understanding of all organization key IT services, support tools, and techniques used to provide services
• Maintain and monitor client networks
• Escalate service or project issues that cannot be completed within agreed service levels
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities
• Assist with technical sales processes
• Enter time and expenses, work through a daily schedule, and enter all work as service or project tickets in CW
• Represent client in a positive manner to customers and the community
• Mentor and assist Jr. engineers, as required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Professional IT Certifications: Microsoft MCSA or MCSE, SonicWall CSSA, Cisco CCNA, or VMware VCP
• Serve as a role model in the department
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Provide excellent customer service via active listening and communication
• Ability to provide customer care and support via telephone, in-person and email communication
• Ability to diagnose and match resources to address technical issues appropriately
• Maintain client business acumen such as specific knowledge of the customer and how IT relates to their business strategy and goals
• 3-5 years of experience in a System Administrator or comparable role

Additional Information:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Positions available in both Omaha, NE and Lincoln, NE
• Assignment Length: Direct hire - candidates must be eligible to work in the US on a W2 basis without sponsorship or visa transfer