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HIRECLOUT

Systems Engineer (Contract – 4561)

HIRECLOUT, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012

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Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Job Title Systems Engineer

Role Overview Join a mission-driven public-sector technology organization supporting a diverse community of more than 200,000 residents. This team maintains the core infrastructure behind essential services, public safety operations, and ongoing digital modernization efforts. As a Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑grade server, virtualization, and storage systems that ensure reliability, security, and continuity for high‑impact citywide services. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership across infrastructure architecture, long‑term planning, and complex multi‑site initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments and enterprise virtualization platforms

Administer Active Directory at an expert level, including GPO design, cleanup, replication, and restructuring

Oversee full lifecycle of physical and virtual servers using VMware and related tooling

Manage NAS/SAN storage systems including data integrity, expansion planning, and performance tuning

Redesign and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for long‑term resilience

Develop and maintain PowerShell automations for system optimization and repeatable operations

Lead OS and application patching workflows including compliance reporting

Manage certificate issuance, renewals, and security‑related updates

Implement and tune system monitoring platforms for availability, performance, and alerting

Serve as Tier 3 escalation for infrastructure‑level issues

Present updates, proposals, and project progress to technical leadership

Support ongoing modernization initiatives including Linux updates, virtualization improvements, and backup strategy redesign

Education & Qualifications

Expert‑level Active Directory experience including architecture, design, GPO creation, and remediation

Deep experience with Windows Server and enterprise virtualization (VMware required)

Strong hands‑on background with physical servers, storage systems, and lifecycle planning

Demonstrated success leading infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders

Proven experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions

Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation

Experience with SAN/NAS systems and storage networking protocols

Strong understanding of OS and application patching strategies

Solid communication skills with ability to present recommendations to leadership

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work styles in a dynamic environment

Experience with Linux administration (system updates, patching, scripting)

Ability to work onsite 5x/week

Preferred Experience

Background with MFA or identity‑related security integrations

Horizon/VDI support or deployment experience

SFTP/FTP secure file transfer tools

IIS or Apache web server administration

Exposure to hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure)

Experience designing high‑availability storage or server architectures

Why Us

Competitive pay – $40‑75/hr DOE

Impactful work supporting technology systems used across a broad and diverse public community

Broad exposure to enterprise infrastructure across networking, storage, security, and applications

A highly collaborative environment with ongoing modernization initiatives

Stable public‑sector employer with strong long‑term career potential

Comprehensive benefits including pension, 9/80 schedule, low‑cost healthcare, generous PTO, annual performance bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more

Supportive leadership committed to digital transformation and continuous improvement

Benefits And Perks

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

~4 weeks PTO plus holidays and administrative leave

Robust healthcare allowance with minimal out‑of‑pocket costs

Pension plan participation plus additional retirement contributions

Annual performance bonus and COLA increases

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Life insurance and other public‑sector perks

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet

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