Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Our Client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Systems Engineer to join their IT Infrastructure team. This role is a cornerstone of technical operations, responsible for architecting, maintaining, and securing the mission-critical systems that power their financial services.

As a Senior Engineer, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural design and hands-on technical execution. You will lead complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure a hybrid environment—spanning on-premises Cisco networking, VMware/Horizon VDI, and Azure cloud services—operates at peak performance and security.

Title:

Systems Engineer Location:

Carrollton, Tx Duration:

6 month extensions possible

Pay:

$50-65 per hour

Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Architecture & Leadership:

Lead the design, testing, and implementation of complex technical projects. Research and architect infrastructure and security solutions in collaboration with the Security team.

Systems Administration:

Install, configure, and maintain technical infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance of Enterprise systems.

VDI & Virtualization Management:

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Horizon VDI and VMware environments (7+ years of experience required).

Cloud Operations:

Manage and optimize the Azure platform, including virtual machines, block storage, Entra ID (Active Directory), virtual networks, and VPN gateways.

Network & Hardware Support:

Perform mid-to-advanced network administration, including the configuration of Cisco switches and routers.

Disaster Recovery & Data Protection:

Oversee backup procedures and Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols, utilizing Pure Storage for on-premises backup solutions.

Automation & Efficiency:

Identify and lead efforts to automate repetitive IT processes to improve departmental scaling.

Security & Compliance:

Monitor system and software security in cooperation with security administrators, ensuring all actions meet organizational confidentiality policies and values.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

Supervise and mentor junior engineers. Coordinate with outside vendors and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.

Documentation & Support:

Prepare and maintain rigorous system documentation. Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support mission-critical operations.