Systems Security Engineer Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

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Systems Engineer

Draper, UT
remote
Temporary / Contract
49.0865 - 56.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to support and strengthen a large-scale backup environment in Utah. This contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can bring structure, stability, and technical leadership to day-to-day backup operations while improving the overall reliability of data protection services. The role focuses on hands-on administration of Commvault and related enterprise backup technologies, with an emphasis on reducing operational risk through stronger processes, cleaner configurations, and well-maintained documentation. Responsibilities: • Oversee the daily administration, monitoring, and support of the existing Commvault backup platform to maintain dependable system performance. • Identify operational weaknesses within the backup environment and implement practical improvements that increase consistency and service reliability. • Review current configurations, policies, and job activity to resolve inefficiencies, strengthen protection coverage, and improve backup success rates. • Create and refine technical documentation, operating procedures, and support guidelines to establish a more organized and sustainable backup practice. • Troubleshoot backup failures, restore issues, and platform-related incidents, driving timely resolution and minimizing disruption to the business. • Partner with internal stakeholders to promote stronger operational standards and provide guidance on enterprise backup best practices. • Assess areas of risk across the data protection environment and recommend corrective actions that improve readiness for future platform changes or migration efforts. • Support compliance-focused backup operations by aligning processes with data protection requirements such as GDPR where applicable.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Cybersecurity Analyst

Murray, UT
remote
Temporary / Contract
39 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to support a focused application security effort centered on identifying, validating, and resolving exposed secrets and credentials within source code repositories. This role is based in Murray, Utah, and is offered as a Long-term Contract position. The person in this role will work closely with engineering and security partners to move findings from investigation through remediation and documented closure in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Investigate security alerts related to exposed credentials and embedded secrets found in source code repositories, confirming validity and potential risk. • Partner with software engineers, application owners, and security teams to assign ownership, define remediation steps, and drive issues through resolution. • Use scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to streamline analysis, tracking, and follow-up activities. • Review repository history and code context in Git and GitHub to support remediation planning and verify corrective actions. • Document findings, decisions, remediation progress, and final disposition in a clear and audit-ready manner. • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders across a large engineering organization to maintain momentum on a backlog of security findings. • Evaluate factors such as credential type, privilege level, environment, and exposure scope to help prioritize response actions. • Validate that completed fixes fully address the identified issue and close findings with accurate reporting and supporting evidence.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Systems Administrator

Park City, UT
remote
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to join a contract engagement based in Park City, Utah. This role is suited for an experienced Windows infrastructure specialist who can evaluate legacy server environments, uncover operational dependencies, and provide clear recommendations for next steps. The assignment will focus on assessing existing systems, documenting their business purpose, and helping stakeholders decide whether platforms should remain in place, be moved, or be retired. Responsibilities: • Conduct a detailed review of legacy Windows servers to determine their current role, usage, and operational status across the environment. • Investigate hosted applications, background services, and system dependencies to build an accurate picture of each server's function. • Partner with technical and business stakeholders to confirm which business processes rely on identified infrastructure. • Document findings from discovery activities and translate technical details into practical recommendations for retention, migration, or decommissioning. • Analyze Active Directory and Windows domain relationships to identify connectivity, access, and dependency considerations. • Assess server configurations and supporting components, including Microsoft Azure, Kaseya, and SQL Server-related environments where applicable. • Create clear inventories, assessment summaries, and risk notes to support future infrastructure modernization planning. • Provide informed guidance on remediation priorities and next-step actions based on the condition and relevance of legacy systems.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Linux Systems Administrator

Salt Lake City, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to support and strengthen critical infrastructure in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role focuses on keeping Linux-based environments stable, secure, and efficient while helping resolve technical issues across systems and networks. The ideal candidate brings practical administration experience, sound networking knowledge, and a proactive approach to reliability and operational improvement. Responsibilities: • Administer Linux servers by handling installation, configuration, routine maintenance, and ongoing operational support. • Investigate and resolve issues affecting operating systems, applications, hardware, and network connectivity to reduce service interruptions. • Oversee core network components such as switches, routers, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions. • Apply security best practices by managing patching, permissions, account access, and system hardening measures. • Support backup operations, recovery testing, and disaster preparedness efforts to protect business data and continuity. • Track system health and performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend upgrades or optimization opportunities. • Create and update technical documentation for infrastructure, procedures, and support activities. • Partner with IT colleagues and assist end users while contributing to infrastructure initiatives and operational projects.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Staff Database Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT
remote
Temporary to Hire
80 - 95 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Database Engineer to provide technical leadership for a global cloud data environment supporting large-scale, distributed business operations in Utah. This contract-to-hire position will focus on building and improving secure, highly available database platforms across AWS while partnering with engineering teams to strengthen performance, resilience, and scalability. The role is ideal for someone who brings deep database expertise, strong automation skills, and a practical approach to supporting modern data pipelines and enterprise applications. Responsibilities:• Lead the design and ongoing improvement of multi-region database environments across AWS to support globally distributed workloads.• Administer and enhance a mix of relational and non-relational platforms, including Snowflake, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, Cosmos DB, and MongoDB.• Drive database migration efforts between cloud platforms, regional deployments, and legacy environments while minimizing operational risk.• Improve system performance through thoughtful indexing, query refinement, capacity planning, and scalable data architecture decisions.• Strengthen availability and cost efficiency by tuning database platforms for enterprise-scale throughput, resiliency, and low-latency access.• Support data ingestion and ETL workflows by collaborating on services and orchestration tools used across cloud-based pipeline ecosystems.• Establish secure connectivity patterns, access controls, encryption standards, and secrets management practices for database services.• Build and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster preparedness processes, including point-in-time restore capabilities and continuity planning.• Expand monitoring and operational visibility using cloud and third-party observability tools, and take ownership of production incident response when needed.• Create and maintain technical documentation such as runbooks, operational procedures, and architecture decision records to support long-term platform reliability
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Senior Java Engineer & Architect

Salt Lake City, UT
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Senior Java Engineer & Architect to strengthen and modernize critical business applications in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position blends technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on dependable architecture, scalable solutions, and practical improvements that support daily operations. You will collaborate with business stakeholders and a small technology team to enhance internal platforms, streamline workflows, and identify effective opportunities for automation and emerging tools. Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and refine Java-based applications that support core business processes and long-term operational goals. • Create architectural plans that improve system scalability, maintainability, performance, and reliability across existing platforms. • Partner with managers, end users, and IT colleagues to translate operational needs into effective technical solutions. • Maintain and extend large, established codebases while reducing technical debt and improving application stability. • Build and support integrations with databases, APIs, and external services to ensure smooth data flow across systems. • Analyze workflows and recommend software enhancements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and employee productivity. • Troubleshoot application, database, and infrastructure issues in a Linux environment and resolve problems with minimal disruption. • Evaluate and implement appropriate technologies, including automation and AI-assisted tools, when they provide measurable business value. • Provide project planning input, technical guidance, and user support to help ensure successful delivery and adoption of solutions.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Senior Software Developer

Salt Lake City, UT
onsite
Temporary to Hire
65 - 72 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to join a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent hybrid position in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in voice and audio-driven systems and can contribute across architecture, development, and production troubleshooting. The role focuses on building reliable Linux-based services, working with VoIP and streaming audio workflows, and using AI-assisted development tools to plan, implement, and validate high-quality solutions. Responsibilities:• Design, develop, and support backend services that power audio capture and processing capabilities in a Linux environment.• Investigate VoIP packet flows and call signaling behavior to ensure audio streams are identified, routed, and associated correctly.• Diagnose audio quality or delivery issues across varied emergency communications configurations and implement durable fixes.• Translate technical requirements into scalable service designs that address integrations, system security, and long-term maintainability.• Use AI-assisted development tools to outline features, decompose work into actionable tasks, and strengthen code quality through testing and review.• Build and refine software components involved in audio streaming, network communication, and service reliability.• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve backend architecture and support the successful delivery of production-ready solutions.• Provide technical guidance to other developers and contribute to a thoughtful, growth-oriented engineering culture.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

7 results for Systems Security Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT