Senior Systems Engineer

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Jan 06, 2026
Description Overview The Senior Systems Engineer (Converged Infrastructure Engineer) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated IT solutions that combine storage, compute, and virtualization (hypervisor) technologies. This role supports enterprise data centers and cloud environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across converged and hyperconverged platforms. Key Responsibilities Design, Deploy, and Manage Converged Solutions: Plan, design, implement, support converged infrastructure systems, including storage arrays, compute nodes, and hypervisor platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix). Data Center Operations: Oversee daily operations of converged and hyperconverged environments, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance. Virtualization Management: Administer and maintain virtualized environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, and lifecycle management. Storage Administration: Configure and manage SAN/NAS systems, storage appliances, and virtual storage solutions (VSAs). Network Integration: Collaborate with network engineers to ensure seamless connectivity and interoperability between compute, storage, and network layers. Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, conduct regular patching and firmware upgrades, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and utilization reports. Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues, resolve outages, and respond to service requests. Project Participation: Contribute to engineering projects, technology roadmaps, and research on emerging converged and hyperconverged technologies. Automation & Orchestration: Develop scripts and leverage automation tools to streamline deployment, monitoring, and management tasks. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise: Proficiency in converged/hyperconverged platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Cisco UCS, Pure, NetApp). Virtualization: Deep understanding of hypervisor technologies and virtual machine management. Storage Systems: Experience with SAN/NAS, storage appliances, and virtual storage solutions. Networking: Solid grasp of network protocols, DNS, Active Directory, and integration with converged systems. Cloud & IaaS: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service models. Scripting & Automation: Skills in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation and orchestration. Security: Knowledge of security protocols, patch management, and compliance frameworks. Documentation: Ability to create architectural diagrams and detailed technical documentation. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams. Preferred Certifications VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security+ or equivalent Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on converged/hyperconverged systems Benefits & Growth Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and certification Exposure to cutting-edge data center and cloud technologies Skills* Windows, Systems engineering, nutanix, Azure, Active directory, exchange Top Skills Details Windows,Systems engineering,nutanix,Azure,Active directory,exchange Additional Skills & Qualifications Cloud experience. Full stack engineer. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in Tucson,AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026. 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.