Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Create a job alert Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Job Market Outlook Press Room Tech insights Labor market overview AI in recruiting Navigating the AI era Staffing for small businesses Cost of a bad hire Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

9 results for Systems Engineer in Houston, TX

Security Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Role Summary </p><p>The Senior Security Engineer is a hands-on technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security technologies in mid-size Enterprise environment. This position focuses on engineering, maintaining, and continuously improving enterprise security controls across identity, endpoint, network, and application security domains. The engineer collaborates closely with infrastructure, networking, and development teams to ensure security controls are seamlessly integrated into enterprise systems and services, thereby strengthening and advancing the organization’s overall security posture. </p><p>Core Skills &amp; Technical Requirements  </p><p>Identity and Endpoint Security (Advanced–Expert) </p><p>Strong hands-on experience securing Microsoft enterprise environments, including: </p><p>•      Microsoft Entra ID identity governance and administration </p><p>•      Privileged Identity Management (PIM) implementation and operations </p><p>•      Endpoint and identity protection using Microsoft Defender XDR </p><p>•      Endpoint management and hardening with Microsoft Intune </p><p>•      Data protection and monitoring using Microsoft Purview including: </p><p>○ Data Loss Prevention (DLP) </p><p>○ Insider Risk Management / Insider Threat monitoring </p><p>Candidate should be able to design, deploy, and operate these controls, not just administer them. </p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Network Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 51.4615 - 59.587 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will lead the design, deployment, and support of secure, resilient network environments spanning data centers, cloud platforms, and hybrid infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge across enterprise routing, switching, firewall administration, and SD-WAN solutions, along with the ability to resolve complex issues and guide network best practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build, deploy, and support enterprise networking solutions across campus, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments.<br>• Lead SD-WAN initiatives, including policy development, path selection, and application-aware traffic management.<br>• Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto security platforms, including firewalls, centralized management tools, remote access solutions, and rule enforcement.<br>• Configure and maintain Cisco network infrastructure with a focus on routing, switching, quality of service, and resilient design.<br>• Oversee Meraki-based environments covering security appliances, wireless networks, switching, and cloud-managed operations.<br>• Design and support cloud networking components such as virtual networks, load balancing, secure gateways, and connectivity between cloud and on-premises systems.<br>• Act as the senior escalation point for advanced network and security incidents, driving timely root-cause analysis and resolution.<br>• Produce and maintain technical diagrams, operational standards, support procedures, and network documentation.<br>• Improve visibility and reliability through monitoring, automation, and network performance tuning.<br>• Participate in after-hours support, change activities, and incident response as part of an on-call rotation.
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Security Network Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Cybersecurity Responsibilities</strong></p><p>o Design, implement, and maintain security controls across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.</p><p>o Coordinate with 3rd party partners to monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents using SIEM tools and threat intelligence feeds.</p><p>o Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing with 3rd party partners; recommend and implement remediation actions.</p><p>o Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, endpoint protection, and identity/access management solutions.</p><p>o Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices.</p><p>o Develop, implement, and maintain a holistic cybersecurity program.</p><p>o Support compliance initiatives, e.g., NIST, ISO, CMMC, Ect</p><p>o Proactively perform regular risk assessments and security audits to ensure continued resilience.</p><p><strong>Networking Responsibilities</strong></p><p>o Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot corporate infrastructure systems including, but not limited to, Meraki, Fortinet, Juniper, VMware, and NAS/SAN.</p><p>o Administer Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and GPOs in a multi-site environment.</p><p>o Support and maintain firewalls, wireless networks, VPNs, and SDWAN links.</p><p>o Respond to infrastructure issues across physical and cloud environments using RMM tools.</p><p>o Develop and maintain accurate network documentation, system inventories, and standard operating procedures.</p><p>o Provide Tier 2–3 support across departments and collaborate with cross-functional teams.</p><p>Other duties as assigned by supervisor.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Systems Administrator
  • Houston, TX
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 66.5 - 77 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to support and maintain core IT infrastructure in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position focuses on ensuring reliable performance across server, desktop, and virtualized environments while delivering strong operational support to end users. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise with Microsoft technologies, directory services, and enterprise hardware platforms. Success in this role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, system stability, and ongoing environment optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and support Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, permissions, and access controls.<br>• Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments to maintain availability, performance, and security across business systems.<br>• Provide technical support for Windows 10 workstations, resolving issues related to software, hardware, and user access.<br>• Maintain and troubleshoot Dell infrastructure and endpoint hardware to ensure dependable day-to-day operations.<br>• Support Citrix environments by monitoring session performance, addressing connectivity issues, and assisting with application access.<br>• Perform system updates, patching, and routine maintenance activities to keep infrastructure current and secure.<br>• Investigate technical incidents, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.<br>• Document system configurations, support procedures, and operational changes to improve consistency and knowledge sharing.
  • 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z
Network Engineer (PM)
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>KEY RESPONSBILITIES</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support network infrastructure upgrades, with a strong focus on modernizing Aruba and Palo Alto environments (hardware refresh, configuration, migration)</li><li>Manage and support LAN/WAN/WLAN, firewalls, VPNs, and routing/switching across enterprise environments</li><li>Act as day-to-day service lead, coordinating with offshore teams to ensure incidents, changes, and requests meet SLAs </li><li>Troubleshoot complex network performance and connectivity issues across on-prem and hybrid environments </li><li>Support network security controls, including firewall rules, segmentation, and access management </li><li>Oversee network monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis</li><li>Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational standards</li><li>Assist with cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS) and hybrid networking (VPNs, routing, firewall integration) </li></ul>
  • 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z
Software Developer
  • Houston, TX
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • Robert Half is looking for an application developer who actively looks to find the creative solution to a problem. To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about developing new mobile platforms and consider yourself an authority on how they should be built. What you get to do every single day ·        Development and unit testing complex code for new improvements and to fix defects based on detailed specifications and conducts unit testing ·        Monitors software configuration changes to anticipate and address the impact of data reliability and user happiness issues ·        Code reviews ·        Develop and deliver communications to key partners in a highly collaborative environment
  • 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z
Azure Systems Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Azure Systems Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on maintaining secure, reliable Microsoft-based environments across cloud and on-premises platforms while helping teams resolve complex system issues. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with directory services, server administration, and end-user platform support, along with a practical approach to improving stability and performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and optimize Azure Active Directory and on-premises Active Directory services to support secure identity and access management.<br>• Maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments, including configuration, patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.<br>• Support Citrix infrastructure to ensure dependable virtual application and desktop delivery for business users.<br>• Manage Microsoft Exchange environments and assist with mail flow, account administration, and issue resolution.<br>• Investigate and resolve system-level incidents, working across cloud and server platforms to minimize downtime and service disruption.<br>• Implement security and operational best practices for core infrastructure components, including user authentication and server hardening.<br>• Collaborate with internal technology teams on infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and platform-related changes as needed.
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Data Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Data Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of modern data solutions in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys building reliable pipelines, working with large-scale datasets, and improving the flow of information across systems. The role offers the opportunity to contribute technical expertise in a collaborative environment focused on performance, scalability, and data quality.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines that collect, transform, and deliver data for analytics and operational use.<br>• Develop ETL processes that improve the accuracy, consistency, and availability of data across multiple sources.<br>• Use Python and Apache Spark to process large datasets efficiently and support advanced data engineering workflows.<br>• Work with Hadoop-based environments to manage distributed data processing and storage activities.<br>• Integrate streaming and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka to support timely data movement and event-driven processing.<br>• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot failures, and implement enhancements that strengthen reliability and efficiency.<br>• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer to join a growing team in the Energy/Natural Resources sector. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can turn complex business data into clear, actionable reporting and dashboard solutions. The position will focus on building reliable business intelligence assets, partnering with stakeholders to understand reporting needs, and delivering insights through Microsoft Power BI and related BI technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and develop interactive dashboards, visual reports, and data models that support operational and strategic decision-making.<br>• Work closely with business partners to gather reporting objectives, translate requirements into technical solutions, and deliver meaningful analytics.<br>• Build, optimize, and maintain Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards to ensure accuracy, usability, and performance.<br>• Create calculated measures and logic using DAX to support advanced reporting needs and data interpretation.<br>• Validate data from multiple sources, troubleshoot reporting issues, and resolve inconsistencies to maintain dependable business intelligence outputs.<br>• Improve reporting processes by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance data visibility, and strengthen analytics capabilities.<br>• Document BI solutions, reporting standards, and technical design details to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.<br>• Support evolving business intelligence initiatives, including changes to reporting environments or related systems, as needed.
  • 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z