Systems Engineer (Contract – 4618)

Job Title:
Systems Engineer

Role Overview
Join a mission-driven public-sector technology organization supporting a diverse community of more than 200,000 residents. This team maintains the core infrastructure behind essential services, public safety operations, and ongoing digital modernization efforts. As a Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade server, virtualization, and storage systems that ensure reliability, security, and continuity for high-impact citywide services. This is a hands-on role with real ownership across infrastructure architecture, long-term planning, and complex multi-site initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lifecycle management patching processes for Linux systems
• Strong hands-on experience with Bash scripting for automation 
• Strong hands-on Linux experience
• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL  
• Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability management in the Linux environment
• Lead OS and application patching workflows including compliance reporting
• Manage certificate issuance, renewals, and security-related updates
• Implement and tune system monitoring platforms for availability, performance, and alerting
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation for infrastructure-level issues
• Present updates, proposals, and project progress to technical leadership
• Support ongoing modernization initiatives including Linux updates, virtualization improvements, and backup strategy redesign

Education & Qualifications:

• Lifecycle management patching processes for Linux systems
• Strong hands-on experience with Bash scripting for automation 
• Strong hands-on Linux experience
• Strong hands-on experience with MySQL  
• Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability management in the Linux environment
• Strong understanding of OS and application patching strategies
• Solid communication skills with ability to present recommendations to leadership
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work styles in a dynamic environment
• Experience with Linux administration (system updates, patching, scripting)
• Ability to work onsite 5x/week

Preferred Experience:

• Background with MFA or identity-related security integrations
• Horizon/VDI support or deployment experience
• SFTP/FTP secure file transfer tools
• IIS or Apache web server administration
• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• Experience designing high-availability storage or server architectures
• Expert-level Active Directory experience including architecture, design, GPO creation, and remediation
• Deep experience with Windows Server and enterprise virtualization
• Strong hands-on background with physical servers, storage systems, and lifecycle planning
• Demonstrated success leading infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders
• Proven experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience with SAN/NAS systems and storage networking protocols

Why Us:

• Competitive pay – $40-75/hr DOE
• Impactful work supporting technology systems used across a broad and diverse public community
• Broad exposure to enterprise infrastructure across networking, storage, security, and applications
• A highly collaborative environment with ongoing modernization initiatives
• Stable public-sector employer with strong long-term career potential
• Supportive leadership committed to digital transformation and continuous improvement

Benefits and Perks:

• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.