• Systems Engineer

    Robert Half Technology (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Systems Engineer

     

    Duration: 6+ months (contract)

     

    Start Date: ASAP

     

    Hourly Rate: $60–$85/hr (depending on experience and certifications)

     

    Overview

     

    We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Windows systems administration, virtualization, backups, cloud services, and enterprise infrastructure. This role supports a highly virtualized environment, providing end-to-end systems engineering, troubleshooting, and administration. The ideal candidate is technically versatile, adaptable, and able to contribute effectively with minimal onboarding. This is an onsite role initially, transitioning to a hybrid schedule.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Administer Active Directory (on-prem / Azure AD), including AD Trusts, ADCS, and Group Policy.

    + Manage Cisco UCS Converged/Hyperconverged Infrastructure using Intersight.

    + Perform daily Windows Systems Administration: configuration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

    + Build and implement Windows Servers, including migrations to Windows Server 2022/2025.

    + Administer Mimecast email security and Microsoft Exchange environments.

    + Manage Microsoft M365/O365/Purview.

    + Administer Veeam Backup and Recovery, including integration with Cisco UCS and Pure Storage SAN systems.

    + Administer Microsoft SQL Server (high availability, cluster management).

    + Manage VMware environments.

    + Provide Azure cloud services support and perform patch management (Windows, Linux, Windows applications).

    + Lead business application and server incident management, monitoring, and break/fix activities.

    + Support disaster recovery processes, workflows, and systems.

    + Perform deployments, upgrades, and maintain documentation.

    + Work with MDM tools like Intune and Kandji.

    + Develop and use PowerShell scripts for automation.

    + Administer SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager).

    + Provide data center support: racking, installation, configuration, cable management, UPS/PDU monitoring.

    + Administer web services including IIS, Tomcat, WordPress.

    + Work with Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.

    + Write and maintain clear technical documentation.

    Required Skills & Experience

    + 4+ years of experience in Systems Administration and Systems Engineering.

    + Strong expertise in Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, and cloud services.

    + Experience with backup/recovery, SQL Server administration, MDM tools, and scripting with PowerShell.

    + Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent communication skills, including technical documentation writing.

    + Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment.

    Requirements

    Education & Certifications (Highly Preferred)

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

    + Microsoft Certifications: Fundamentals, Associate, Expert, MCSE, MCSD, MCSA.

    + ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation.

    + Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE).

    + VMware Certifications: VCTA, VCP, VCAP, VCDX.

    + Pure Storage: Associate or Professional.

     

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