Senior Systems Engineer

Arctiq

. Lead engineering, administration, and continual refinement of the client's enterprise Systems and Compute environment .

Posted 11/10/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $65 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing and securing enterprise systems and compute environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies, virtualization, and cloud services. Proven ability to implement security best practices and maintain system performance while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

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Microsoft Server ExperienceVMware Virtualization ManagementCitrix VDI AdministrationMicrosoft Azure AdministrationPowerShell Scripting

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringActive Directory ManagementHyperconverged InfrastructureNetwork Design and ManagementBackup and Recovery PlatformsEncryption TechnologiesCloud-Based ServicesSSL Certificate ManagementTechnical DocumentationTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureOffice 365CitrixVMwareSolarWindsLogicMonitorSplunkNutanixDell VxRailHPE

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ArchitectureInformation SecurityRegulatory ComplianceData IntegrityAPI Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCitrixCloudCyber SecurityDNSNFSSplunkTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering, administration, and continual refinement of the client's enterprise Systems and Compute environment
Design, implement, and manage Exchange, physical and virtual servers, Active Directory and Group Policy, Certificate Services, authentication platforms, compute, networking, storage, and remote access/mobility services
Administer cloud-based platforms and services, including Microsoft Azure and Office 365
Oversee and administer Citrix VDI, load balancers, and SSL certificate management
Track, maintain, and fine-tune system performance for reliability, scalability, and security
Handle routine, scheduled, and long-term maintenance and user-facing service work
Serve as the expert-level escalation contact for difficult technical problems
Create and maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, training materials, and change management records
Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required
Support secure, efficient integrations aligned with enterprise architecture and governance standards
Apply security best practices and help meet security protocols and regulatory requirements with Information Security, Applications, and Infrastructure teams
Collaborate on risk assessments and strategies to reduce exposure to security vulnerabilities
Maintain records of data flows, API endpoints, schemas, and integration logic
Help evaluate, select, implement, and improve integration platforms
Support data quality, integrity, and reconciliation between systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years as a Systems Engineer, with Microsoft Server experience in enterprise settings
10+ years of designing, building, securing, and managing virtualized environments on the VMware stack (ESXi, vCenter)
Hands-on experience building and securing Hyperconverged Infrastructure (Nutanix, Dell VxRail, HPE)
Experience managing and administering Citrix VDI, load balancers, and SSL certificate management
Experience with mail and messaging services in Exchange Online
Experience working with Microsoft Azure and Entra ID
Familiarity with enterprise storage across block (SCSI/NVMe), file (CIFS/NFS), and object (S3) types
Experience with enterprise backup and recovery platforms (Rubrik, Cohesity, Veeam)
Proven capability to run enterprise-wide systems and compute infrastructure while juggling several infrastructure components at the same time
Expert command of Microsoft Windows enterprise environments, including Active Directory, M365, and PKI design, support, and administration
Advanced understanding of VMware, Windows Server, TCP/IP, DNS, and related protocols
Strong grasp of network design and management (LAN/WAN, MPLS, VPN, VLAN, Wi-Fi)
Solid working knowledge of encryption technologies, cybersecurity risk reduction, and system hardening practices
Advanced PowerShell scripting ability for system utilities, automation, and administration
Skilled with monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, Splunk, Aria)
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a related discipline is preferred
Must be able to work permanent for any US employer
Must be located in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, or VT

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 month contract-to-permanent opportunity
Fully remote work
On-call rotation coverage
Occasional overtime, off-hours work, or travel as required
Equal opportunity employer
Interview accommodations or adjustments available