
Systems Engineer
Colorado Springs, COContract / Temporary$50–65/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
TEKsystems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a 3–6 month contract supporting an enterprise infrastructure environment. The role focuses on Tier 2 infrastructure support, systems administration, virtualization, and operational project work. The engineer will support Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux environments, along with monitoring, backup operations, and infrastructure maintenance.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a 3-6 month contract engagement supporting a large enterprise infrastructure environment. This role will focus on Tier 2 infrastructure support, systems administration, virtualization, and operational project work. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper-V, and Linux administration.
Responsibilities
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Resolve Tier 2 infrastructure incidents, service requests, and escalations.
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Administer and support Windows Server 2019+ environments.
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Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, authentication, and domain services.
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Support VMware vSphere 8 environments and assist with Hyper-V initiatives.
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Provision, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines and virtualization infrastructure.
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Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
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Monitor and respond to infrastructure alerts using OpManager.
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Troubleshoot and support Veeam backup operations.
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Assist with server builds, decommissions, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
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Collaborate with engineering teams on operational improvements and system enhancements.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of Systems Engineering or Systems Administration experience.
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Strong Windows Server administration experience.
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Advanced Active Directory knowledge, including GPOs, DNS, and DHCP.
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VMware administration experience.
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Experience with Hyper-V and virtualized environments.
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Linux administration experience, preferably RHEL.
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Experience with Veeam backup solutions.
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Experience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing platforms.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Top Skills
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Windows Server Administration
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Active Directory
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VMware
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Hyper-V
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Linux Administration
Contract Length: 3-6 Months
Experience Level: Senior / Expert
We reserve the right
to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race,
or any other protected classification.
Eligibility
requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification
and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to
specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be
eligible for the following:
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Medical, dental & vision
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401(k)/Roth
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Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
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Short and long-term disability
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Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
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Transportation benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–65/hr
- Colorado median$65–80/hr40 hourly ranges
- US median$60–70/hr384 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $57.50/hr, is 24% below the Colorado median midpoint ($76/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer hourly ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,089 open Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado and 11,868 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Lockheed Martin149 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,801 postings).
- Education
- 4,398 of the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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