Systems Engineer (On-Site St. Louis)

This position requires permanent U.S. work authorization. Candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship, including those on OPT, CPT or H1/H4, are not eligible for this role.

About WWT

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise, and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build, and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test, and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust, and creating a great place to work for all.

About the role

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Systems Engineer for a six-month contract-to-hire engagement on the Business Infrastructure Services team, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role based on performance and business need. This role requires the ability to provide on-site support at our Integration Center and demands strong communication skills to collaborate with Integration Center leadership and cross-functional IT resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage Compute environment and VxRail
• Manage existing configuration management and automation
• Work with the following Operating Systems: VMware ESXi, Windows Server (Active Directory, DHCP, File Share, Terminal Services), and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
• Automate IaaS, PaaS technologies using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar programming languages
• Provide typical systems administration support (OS, server hardware & Tier 2/3 ticket support)
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance
• Conduct capacity planning and performance planning
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors
• Document policies and procedures to support the Integration Center Infrastructure environments and participate in the design and ongoing refinement of procedures and policies
• Provide on-call support per the published schedule
• Creative thinker who looks for new ways to solve problems and enhance support and services for stakeholders

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience managing a VMware environment
• At least 3 years of experience building automation with tools such as PowerShell, Python, Puppet, Ansible, or BASH
• At least 5 years of experience managing Windows Server and Linux Server Operating Systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring systems such as Splunk, LogicMonitor, Tanium, or Tenable
• Knowledgeable in basic network configuration (route switch, firewall, cabling, layer 2 heavy environments, data center and campus networking, routing protocols, subnetting, IP protocols, IOSXE, Cisco ASA/FTD)
• Experience in managing ServiceNow tickets, as well as developing reporting and dashboards
• Experience in managing projects or leading the work of others

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $108,400 to $135,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program