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Senior Systems Engineer – VMware & Windows Infrastructure
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 6 months (contract-to-hire)
Compensation: Starting at $55/hr W2 only (no C2C), rate dependent on experience and skillset
Location: Piedmont, SC (100% on-site)
About the Role
Join our IT Infrastructure team as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting a mission-critical on-prem environment. You’ll manage VMware vSphere, Windows Server/Active Directory, and Dell PowerEdge hardware while ensuring high availability, performance, and security. This hands-on role also contributes to upgrades, migrations, and daily operations across a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage VMware vSphere clusters, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines
- Support Windows Server (2019 ) environments, Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS/DHCP, and IIS
- Oversee Veeam Backup & Replication jobs, backup integrity, and restore testing
- Maintain Dell PowerEdge servers, firmware, diagnostics, and hardware replacements
- Participate in infrastructure migrations, patching cycles, expansions, and new deployments
- Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for escalated server and performance issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, stable infrastructure operations
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years of enterprise server administration experience
- Strong hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere (8.0 or newer)
- Proficient in Windows Server & Active Directory management
- Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
- Working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge hardware and storage fundamentals
- Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, on-site environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Certifications: VCP-DCV, Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Dell Associate
- Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting
- Exposure to AD/O365 migrations
- Understanding of ITIL change/incident management practices
Apply today and take the lead in shaping a high-visibility VMware and Windows Server environment.