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: • Architect, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments and enterprise virtualization platforms • Administer Active Directory at an expert level, including GPO design, cleanup, replication, and restructuring • Oversee full lifecycle of physical and virtual servers using VMware and related tooling • Manage NAS/SAN storage systems including data integrity, expansion planning, and performance tuning • Redesign and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for long-term resilience • Develop and maintain PowerShell automations for system optimization and repeatable operations • 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: • Expert-level Active Directory experience including architecture, design, GPO creation, and remediation • Deep experience with Windows Server and enterprise virtualization (VMware required) • 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 • 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 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. #LI-EC1