Systems Engineer III
Horizontal Talent · Richmond, VA · 2 wk ago
Hybrid$57–$92/hrContract
We are seeking a hands-on technical professional to support a 12-month initiative focused on building, integrating, and improving server environments across a large enterprise infrastructure.
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
Pay
The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits