<p>We are seeking a <strong>Systems Engineer</strong> for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a complex IT environment in Florida. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong experience in <strong>enterprise storage, virtualization, and backup technologies</strong>, especially <strong>SAN storage, NetApp, Pure Storage, Veeam, and VMware</strong>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support and administer <strong>SAN/NAS storage environments</strong>, including <strong>NetApp</strong> and <strong>Pure Storage</strong> platforms.</li><li>Manage and optimize <strong>VMware infrastructure</strong>, including hosts, clusters, datastores, and virtual machines.</li><li>Oversee <strong>Veeam backup and recovery</strong> operations, including backup monitoring, restore support, and disaster recovery readiness.</li><li>Maintain and troubleshoot <strong>Windows and Linux servers</strong> in a production environment.</li><li>Support core infrastructure including servers, storage, backups, cloud resources, and network-connected systems.</li><li>Assist with infrastructure security, system performance, documentation, and operational improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with IT teams on networking technologies including <strong>VPNs, switches, firewalls, routers, and wireless</strong>.</li><li>Participate in on-call support and contribute to infrastructure planning and upgrades.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a complex municipal technology environment in Florida. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on systems specialist who can manage core infrastructure, strengthen platform reliability, and help maintain secure and efficient operations across on-premises and cloud-based systems. The role blends server administration, virtualization, backup oversight, network support, and technical collaboration with a broader IT team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily administration of core infrastructure platforms, including servers, storage systems, endpoint devices, backups, cloud resources, and network-connected equipment.<br>• Install, configure, and support technology solutions such as file services, database platforms, printers, communications tools, and application hosting environments.<br>• Manage and optimize virtualized infrastructure across VMware and OpenShift environments in both local and remote settings.<br>• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server systems to ensure stable performance and consistent availability.<br>• Investigate software and hardware incidents, perform diagnostics, apply corrective actions, and escalate complex issues when additional technical support is needed.<br>• Safeguard infrastructure security by maintaining access controls, user environments, connected devices, wireless services, and related network components.<br>• Administer backup operations and disaster recovery readiness for enterprise systems while helping ensure business continuity objectives are met.<br>• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including support procedures, troubleshooting guidance, configuration records, and operational manuals.<br>• Collaborate with IT staff on the design, deployment, and support of VPNs, switches, firewalls, routers, wireless networks, and other infrastructure improvements.<br>• Participate in on-call coverage, assist with cross-training efforts, and contribute recommendations on new technologies, upgrades, and replacement strategies.