System Engineer

Position Title:
Systems Engineer

Location:
Hybrid in Birmingham, AL (1 day/week onsite)

Position Status:
Contract to Hire

Position Description:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our client's IT Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing enterprise server operating systems, hardware, storage, and application software. You will lead efforts in system configuration, patching, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning while ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain server operating systems, hardware, and storage solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Plan and execute system upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, DBAs, Network Engineers, and Developers on enterprise projects.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and capacity planning for infrastructure improvements.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical training as needed.
• Document configurations, processes, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Education:

• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems engineering (or Bachelor's degree in IT-related field plus 5 years of experience).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft, UNIX/Linux, or mainframe systems.
• Experience with system performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery.
• Strong understanding of security policies, compliance standards, and audit practices.
• Familiarity with project management principles and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Advanced certifications in Microsoft, Linux, network, or storage technologies.
• Experience developing apps, and/or automating things (powershell, python, ansible, splunk, etc.)

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.