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Systems Engineer

Robert Half Technology

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Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Contract
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Job overview

Robert Half is seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and optimize systems and infrastructure for a client’s IT infrastructure team. The role covers enterprise systems, server and cloud administration, performance monitoring, security, backup and recovery, automation, and collaboration on IT projects. Relevant certifications are a plus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems ArchitectureWindows Server AdministrationLinux System AdministrationVirtualizationCloud PlatformsSystem AutomationScriptingMonitoring ToolsActive DirectoryDNSDHCPGroup PolicyProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationCollaboration

Qualifications

Systems Engineer ExperienceAzure Administrator CertificationVMware Certified ProfessionalCompTIA Server+

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Robert Half is seeking a Contract Systems Engineer to join our client's IT infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s systems and infrastructure. This contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in systems architecture and enterprise IT environments.

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • System Design & Implementation: Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable systems to support business operations and growth.

  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Administer and maintain Windows and/or Linux servers, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud-based services (e.g., Azure, AWS).

  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and efficiency of infrastructure.

  • Security & Compliance: Implement system security protocols, manage patching schedules, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry regulations.

  • Backup & Recovery: Manage backup solutions and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

  • Automation & Scripting: Develop automation scripts and tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to streamline system administration tasks.

  • Documentation: Maintain technical documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with network engineers, developers, and support staff to resolve complex issues and support IT projects.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or similar role in enterprise environments.

  • Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux system administration.

  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).

  • Proficiency in system automation, scripting, and monitoring tools.

  • Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, CompTIA Server+) are a plus.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,546 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Tennessee median$99–160K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$56–70/hr449 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 84 open Systems Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 11,546 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,622 postings).
Education
4,535 of the 11,546 open Systems Engineer jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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