• Infrastructure Engineer

    TEKsystems (Jersey City, NJ)


    Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer – Enterprise Technology

     

    Experience Level: Expert

    Description:

    Our client is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join their Enterprise Technology team. This team manages a global x86 server environment across multiple data centers and is at the forefront of innovation in server performance, resiliency, and automation. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer passionate about hands-on work with cutting-edge data center technologies.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Deploy and manage OpenShift environments with a focus on high availability and fault tolerance.

    + Conduct performance and resiliency testing on VMware and OpenShift platforms.

    + Implement and upgrade Ceph environments; integrate Kubernetes with Ceph for S3-compatible storage.

    + Automate engineering tasks and infrastructure lifecycle management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

    + Migrate virtual machines into OpenStack environments using KubeVirt and KVM.

    + Perform performance tuning and optimization for OpenStack clusters.

    + Utilize Helm charts to deploy performance testing suites.

    + Configure core systems (e.g., IP address setup, network/storage integration).

    + Research and implement new features in data center cooling, power management, and core densification.

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + Strong experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift preferred).

    + Hands-on experience with VMware, vSphere, ESXi, VCF, vRealize, Nutanix, NSX-T.

    + Deep understanding of compute, storage, and networking technologies.

    + Experience with fault tolerance and performance testing in virtualized environments.

    + Familiarity with KubeVirt, KVM, OpenStack, Ceph, Helm, and CSI.

    + Automation experience using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab.

    + Systems engineering knowledge (e.g., Linux, IP configuration).

    + Python scripting skills (preferred).

    Additional Technologies (Nice to Have):

    + AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Rancher, CI/CD tools, ML/AI platforms, NetApp, Databricks, Service Mesh (Istio), and more.

    Top Skills:

    + VMware, Virtualization

    + Kubernetes (OpenShift)

    + Storage & Compute

    + Performance Testing

    + Automation & IaC

     

    Why Join?

     

    + Work with a forward-thinking team on global infrastructure initiatives.

    + Be part of a high-impact environment focused on innovation and reliability.

    + Opportunity to work hands-on with the latest technologies in data center engineering.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Jersey City,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

    h4>About TEKsystems:

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.