Systems Engineering Lead

Employbridge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Monthly bonus potential

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

EmployBridge is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineering Lead in the United States to mentor a four-person team while remaining deeply technical. You will design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Windows, VMware, Azure, and AWS, balancing leadership with day-to-day engineering execution.

This player-coach role requires collaboration with Security, DevOps, Help Desk, and other groups, driving modernization projects and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on Systems Engineering experience.
• 3+ years technical team leadership experience.
• Experience with enterprise Windows environments and cloud infrastructures.
• AWS experience and server administration expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a four-engineer team with clear priorities.
• Provide coaching, accountability, and goal setting for productivity.
• Design, install, monitor, and support Windows, VMware, AWS, and Azure infrastructure.
• Maintain on-premises and cloud environments and support cloud projects.
• Troubleshoot servers, software, and enterprise platforms across teams.
• Drive infrastructure modernization and major initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and operational standards.
• Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Help Desk, and other teams.
• Engage with third-party vendors for support and project execution.
• Serve as senior escalation point for complex issues.
• Participate in daily operations, planning, and on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring engineers

Team coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

On-call support

Tools

VMware

AWS

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

This is a player-coach leadership position, not a people manager removed from the technology. The ideal candidate leads by example, enjoys mentoring engineers, remains deeply technical, works independently, collaborates effectively across teams, and thrives in environments where new challenges arise every day.

The strongest candidates will come from enterprise environments supporting Windows, VMware, Azure, AWS, and cloud infrastructure while leading small teams of engineers and driving infrastructure projects from planning through execution.

Who We Are

EmployBridge is one of the United States' largest light industrial staffing company and the first workforce-as-a-service provider. The organization delivers workforce solutions through a digital-first approach while helping place hundreds of thousands of people into roles across the country. The culture is centered around Championing People and Unlocking Potential.

The Systems Engineering Lead is responsible for leading a team of four Systems Engineers while remaining hands-on with the design, implementation, support, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure. This role supports both on-premises and cloud environments and serves as a senior technical resource across the organization. The individual will participate in technical research, infrastructure modernization, system administration, troubleshooting, and operational support while helping drive team productivity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of four Systems Engineers, ensuring priorities are aligned and work is completed effectively.
• Provide task management, accountability, coaching, and guidance while helping the team establish goals and achieve high levels of productivity.
• Design, install, configure, monitor, upgrade, maintain, and support infrastructure technologies including AWS, Azure, Windows Server, VMware, Microsoft 365 applications, networking, and related systems.
• Support both cloud and on-premises environments while maintaining critical business systems and infrastructure.
• Provide operational support and technical troubleshooting for servers, software applications, cloud platforms, and enterprise environments.
• Support major infrastructure initiatives, including Windows Server modernization efforts, system upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, procedures, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, DevOps, Application Support, Help Desk, and other business teams to resolve issues and support ongoing projects.
• Partner with third-party vendors and technology providers for support, issue resolution, and project execution.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and infrastructure challenges.
• Participate in daily operations, project planning, system monitoring, and on-call responsibilities.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on Systems Engineering experience.
• 3+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows environments, VMware infrastructure, cloud technologies, and server administration.
• 3+ years of AWS experience.
• Experience designing, installing, configuring, supporting, and maintaining server hardware, software, and infrastructure solutions.

Preferred Experience

• VMware certifications.
• CCNA, Server+, MCSE, or related technical certifications.

Technical Expertise Required

• Windows Server
• VMware
• AWS
• PowerShell
• Active Directory
• DNS
• Group Policy
• ADFS
• IIS
• Remote Desktop Services
• Microsoft 365
• SharePoint
• Networking
• Server Administration
• Infrastructure Monitoring and Support

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully leading a team of four Systems Engineers while maintaining a highly collaborative and accountable culture.
• Providing technical leadership across infrastructure initiatives and modernization projects.
• Supporting critical infrastructure and application-related issues across multiple teams.
• Building strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Driving infrastructure stability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Helping the organization successfully complete key server upgrade and modernization initiatives.

Why?

• This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role where no two days look the same. The individual will lead a team of engineers while working across Windows, VMware, Azure, AWS, certificates, cloud networking, and enterprise applications. The role offers significant exposure to complex infrastructure challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to influence the future direction of the environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, mentoring engineers, and continuously learning new technologies.

Employbridgeoffersacompetitivebasesalaryplusmonthlybonuspotential!Additionalbenefitspackageforfulltimecolleaguesthatincludes:

• High IQ / EQ Team
• ComprehensiveMedical,Dental&Visionbenefitsstartingonthefirstofthemonthfollowinghiredate
• Pet Insurance startingonthefirstofthemonthfollowinghiredate
• 8PaidHolidaysperyear
• PaidTimeOff
• 401(k)
• WellnessProgram

The anticipated annual base salary for this position in the US is $135,000 - $145,000. This range does not include any other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Employbridge offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Vision, prescription drug benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, a wellness program, and incentive programs. We also offer a variety of career paths and encourage promotion from within.

EmployBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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