Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – TEKsystems

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Employment type:

Contract to Hire

Pay: $55.00 – $65.00/hr

The Senior Systems Engineer (Converged Infrastructure Engineer) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integrated IT solutions that combine storage, compute, and virtualization (hypervisor) technologies. This role supports enterprise data centers and cloud environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security across converged and hyperconverged platforms.

• Plan, design, implement, and support converged infrastructure systems, including storage arrays, compute nodes, and hypervisor platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix).
• Oversee daily operations of converged and hyperconverged environments, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing performance.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, and lifecycle management.
• Configure and manage SAN/NAS systems, storage appliances, and virtual storage solutions (VSAs).
• Collaborate with network engineers to ensure seamless connectivity between compute, storage, and network layers.
• Implement security best practices, conduct regular patching and firmware upgrades, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and utilization reports.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated issues, resolve outages, and respond to service requests.
• Contribute to engineering projects, technology roadmaps, and research on emerging converged and hyperconverged technologies.
• Develop scripts and leverage automation tools to streamline deployment, monitoring, and management tasks.

• Proficiency in converged/hyperconverged platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, Cisco UCS, Pure, Net App).
• Deep understanding of hypervisor technologies and virtual machine management.
• Experience with SAN/NAS, storage appliances, and virtual storage solutions.
• Solid grasp of network protocols, DNS, Active Directory, and integration with converged systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Infrastructure‑as‑a‑Service models.
• Skills in scripting languages (Power Shell, Python, Bash) for automation and orchestration.
• Knowledge of security protocols, patch management, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to create architectural diagrams and detailed technical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3+ years of infrastructure engineering experience with a focus on converged/hyperconverged systems.

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate
• Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Security+ or equivalent

• Competitive salary and hourly rate
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• Exposure to cutting‑edge data center and cloud technologies

January 19, 2026

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.