
Systems Engineer
Lynchburg, VA · HybridContract$40–65/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Systems Engineer will support enterprise infrastructure and Microsoft cloud environments, administering Windows Server, Microsoft 365, virtualization, backup, and directory services. The role spans on-premises and cloud technologies and supports business systems and users. It includes server modernization, Azure and VMware administration, backup and recovery, storage maintenance, and collaboration with infrastructure and support teams.
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Description
Our client is seeking a well-rounded Systems Administrator to support enterprise infrastructure and Microsoft cloud environments. This individual will be responsible for administering and maintaining Windows server infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, virtualization platforms, backup solutions, and core directory services. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft technologies, VMware environments, and day-to-day systems administration activities.
This role offers an opportunity to work across both on-premises and cloud-based technologies while supporting a diverse user base and critical business systems.
Administer and maintain Windows Server environments, including server provisioning, operating system installation, patching, upgrades, and ongoing support.
Participate in server modernization efforts, including migrations and upgrades from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2019/2022.
Manage Active Directory environments, including user and group administration, Group Policy management, and directory services support.
Support Microsoft 365 technologies, including Exchange Online, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Teams, OneDrive, and related collaboration services.
Create and manage distribution groups, shared mailboxes, mailbox permissions, and Microsoft 365 administration tasks.
Administer Azure services, including Azure File Services and other core cloud infrastructure components.
Manage VMware infrastructure, including VMware clusters, virtual machines, and vSAN environments.
Perform routine systems administration functions such as server builds, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Support enterprise backup and recovery operations.
Assist with storage administration and infrastructure maintenance.
Collaborate with infrastructure and support teams to ensure system availability, security, and operational efficiency.
Skills
Windows, Vmware, Systems engineering
Top Skills Details
Windows,Vmware
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Cohesity backup and recovery solutions.
Experience managing enterprise storage arrays.
Familiarity with hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure environments.
Experience supporting Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and Azure File Services.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Lynchburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Lynchburg, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lynchburg,VA.
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 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40–65/hr
- US median$60–70/hr418 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $52.50/hr, is 19% below the US median midpoint ($65/hr) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,080 open Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia and 11,702 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- 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 (9,797 postings).
- Education
- 4,445 of the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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