Sr. Systems Engineer
Are you a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer Consultant looking for a dynamic opportunity in the heart of New York City? We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our team on a 12-plus-month contract, working on-site five days per week. This is a chance to apply your extensive IT expertise in a fast-paced environment where you'll work closely with top clients in the utilities sector.
As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will be critical in managing and optimizing systems, ensuring smooth operations, and providing top-tier customer support. If you have a passion for technology, a strong commitment to service, and the ability to thrive in a challenging, hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Details
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: New York City (On-site, 5 days per week)
Interview Process: 1st round – Video, 2nd round – On-Site
Note: Local candidates only, utilities experience preferred
Background Check: Selected candidates must pass the NERC CIP Personnel Risk Assessment
References: Two references from your most recent roles will be required
MUST HAVE DRIVER'S LICENSE!!!
Key Responsibilities:
- Windows Server/Desktop operating systems, user administration, file system, and software management
- Server storage management and RAID configuration
- Active Directory management, including backup, recovery, and GPO setup
- Understanding of networking concepts such as DHCP, DNS, Routing, and Firewall configuration
- Security principles, including ACL, encryption, and fundamental networking security
- Scripting skills in PowerShell, bash, ksh, or perl to automate routine tasks
- System health monitoring and performance optimization
- Disaster recovery planning and backup/restore for systems, applications, and data
- Managing patch and firmware installation
- End-user support with a strong customer service mindset
This is an hourly position with opportunity for overtime.
**All Candidates Must be Authorized to Legally Work in the US Without Sponsorship**
Mandatory Qualifications: (Please read carefully. They MUST be shown on your resume)
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of IT support experience
- Strong technical knowledge across computing platforms, including servers, networks, and storage
- Proficiency in scripting and automation
- Ability to lift and transport server equipment
- Flexibility to work off-hours and respond to emergencies
- Ability to travel to various company locations as required
Technical Skills
Must-Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 3-5 years' experience in an enterprise IT environment
- Expertise in Active Directory and infrastructure monitoring
- Knowledge of VMware vSphere and Nutanix environments
- Hyper-V and operating systems management
- Workstation and server troubleshooting skills
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience in 2nd and 3rd-level technical support
- Familiarity with SQL queries and script writing
- Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and Splunk
- Experience with Failover Manager administration and clustering VMware
- Nutanix management expertise
Why Join Us?
At our company, we value innovation, expertise, and teamwork. We offer an exciting contract opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and provide solutions for the utilities industry. This role is perfect for a candidate who thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment.
$500 Referral Fee Program
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VTS3 will pay you up to $500.00 for each person you refer to us and we place into a contract or full-time position. If you know someone who's a good candidate for any of our openings, use the "Refer a friend" button on this page and earn extra cash.
The rules are simple:
- The referral must be made by using the "Refer a friend" button on this page
- The person you refer must be placed within 90 days of being referred
- The person you refer must complete 480 billable hours
- Cannot be someone we already have on our team or are currently working with