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Systems Engineer III

Horizontal Talent
Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
We are seeking a Systems Engineer III to support a 12-month initiative focused on building, integrating, and improving server environments across a large enterprise infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys coordinating complex builds, solving problems, and helping deliver reliable solutions across hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and deliver server environments across multiple stages of implementation
  • Support end-to-end infrastructure builds, including operating systems, tools, and supporting agents
  • Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical build and integration solutions
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts to complete technical tasks and keep build activities moving forward
  • Help define and improve build patterns, configuration steps, and onboarding details for the environment
  • Monitor progress across multiple server builds and help ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery
  • Support hybrid infrastructure efforts, including coordination between on-premises environments and data centers
  • Document status updates and communicate progress clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Contribute to automation, workflow improvement, and operational efficiency using enterprise tools


Skills

  • Experience building servers or infrastructure environments end to end
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure stacks, including operating systems, tools, and agents
  • Ability to coordinate with technical experts and drive work to completion
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Experience managing multiple builds or implementation efforts at once
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to share updates with different audiences
  • Ability to work in a hands-on technical role while supporting broader project goals
  • Experience with enterprise systems and structured change or workflow processes


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with IBM AIX, Linux, WebSphere, Oracle, or Windows environments
  • Exposure to monitoring or observability tools such as Splunk or Dynatrace
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow workflows
  • Background supporting hybrid infrastructure or large-scale migration efforts
  • Experience working in environments with security and compliance requirements
  • Ability to provide clear status reporting and summary updates for leadership
  • Previous experience mentoring or guiding engineers through technical tasks


Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We value diverse perspectives, encourage collaboration, and strive to create an environment where all team members are respected and supported.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

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