Systems Engineer
Contract role, Hybrid, Elmwood Park, NJ]

RedStream Technology is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our client’s infrastructure & operations team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in virtualization, systems administration, cloud technologies, storage solutions, and networking. This individual will play a key role in maintaining, optimizing, and scaling our IT infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance across critical business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, patch and support enterprise-level virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain enterprise storage solutions (Pure Storage, Dell Compellent, and related SAN/NAS technologies).
• Manage and administer Active Directory (user management, group policies, authentication, federation, and security).
• Administer and optimize Azure cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid integrations.
• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot issues, and provide tier-3 escalation support for complex incidents.
• Collaborate with network and security teams on infrastructure projects, including firewalls, routing, and DNS/DHCP integrations.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or similar IT infrastructure role.
• Strong expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Practical experience with enterprise storage systems (Pure Storage, Dell Compellent preferred).
• Understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, VPNs).
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory design, GPOs, and security hardening.
• Practical experience managing Azure cloud services (VMs, networking, backups, identity management).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Certifications (nice to have)

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or higher
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Pure Storage or Dell Compellent certifications
• ITIL Foundation