Job Description
Senior Systems Engineer | Smithtown, NY | On-Site | $130,000 - $180,000
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About the Opportunity
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A leading technology services organization is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a long-term, enterprise-level client environment in Suffolk County, NY. This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to take ownership of a complex infrastructure environment while serving as the primary technical resource on-site.
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This role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys working autonomously, solving complex technical challenges, and mentoring junior technical staff when needed.
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What You'll Be Doing
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- Act as the primary on-site technical resource supporting a large, enterprise-scale environment
- Administer and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure, Windows Server environments, and Microsoft 365 services
- Lead server, storage, networking, and infrastructure projects
- Manage backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes
- Support firewalls, VPNs, switches, wireless infrastructure, and security technologies
- Perform server migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and mentor junior engineers
- Maintain accurate documentation and provide proactive recommendations for environment improvements
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Required Experience
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- 5+ years of hands-on systems engineering or infrastructure support experience
- Strong VMware vSphere administration experience (critical requirement)
- Windows Server administration and Active Directory expertise
- Experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Exchange environments
- Strong networking knowledge including VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall technologies
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Strong troubleshooting skills across servers, networks, and applications
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently
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Preferred Experience
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- Industry certifications such as VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, or CompTIA
- Azure and/or AWS experience
- Fortinet firewall experience
- Experience leading infrastructure projects and mentoring junior team members
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What's on Offer
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- Competitive salary: $130,000 - $180,000
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays plus an additional birthday day off
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Stable, permanent employment with a growing technology organization
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If you're an experienced infrastructure professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of a critical technical environment and have a direct impact on business operations, we'd like to hear from you.