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Senior Systems Engineer/Windows/Linux/VMware

Motion Recruitment
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
We’re partnering with a leading technology services company based in Philadelphia, PA, that specializes in delivering enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions to mid-size and Fortune 500 clients. This is a full-time opportunity supporting both Windows and Linux environments, where you’ll work hands-on with technologies like Windows Server 2019/2022, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), VMware, and automation tools.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role
  • Strong proficiency with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration
  • Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS
  • Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
  • Proficiency with PowerShell and/or Bash scripting
  • Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms
  • Familiarity with system monitoring and performance tuning tools

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management
  • Knowledge of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs)
  • Understanding of security hardening and patch management
  • Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 50% Red Hat Linux
  • 50% Windows Server

Daily Responsibilities

  • 70% Hands-On Systems Engineering
  • 20% Project Implementation & Documentation
  • 10% Team Collaboration / Strategy

The Offer

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Certification & Training Opportunities
  • Hybrid Work Schedule

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Shawna Dunleavy

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