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IT Infrastructure Engineer 

Position Overview

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer on a contract to hire basis to support ongoing operational workload and upcoming infrastructure initiatives. This role requires a technical engineer with strong hands-on experience across systems, infrastructure, virtualization, security, and cloud technologies.

• The engineer will work closely with the Infrastructure Architect and internal IT teams to maintain system stability, reliability, security, and performance across the environment.

Core Responsibilities

Infrastructure Administration & Support

• Manage physical and virtual infrastructure environments
• Support servers, storage platforms, networking infrastructure, virtualization technologies, and cloud services
• Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, availability, and operational health

Troubleshooting & Incident Response

• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, system, and network issues
• Support both on-premises and cloud-based environments
• Participate in incident response activities and operational support efforts

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Assist with disaster recovery planning and testing
• Support business continuity initiatives
• Participate in recovery and resiliency efforts when required

Security Administration

• Implement and maintain infrastructure security controls

Support administration of: 

• Firewalls
• IDS/IPS solutions
• Patch management processes
• Security hardening initiatives
• Ensure infrastructure systems align with security and compliance requirements
• Microsoft & Virtualization Technologies

Deploy, maintain, and support: 

• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• DNS
• DHCP
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and optimization efforts

Collaboration

• Partner with the Infrastructure Architect and internal IT teams
• Contribute to infrastructure projects, operational improvements, and technology initiatives
• Ensure the overall stability, reliability, and performance of infrastructure services

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related disciplines
• Expert-level infrastructure administration experience

Strong technical expertise in: 

• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• VMware and/or Hyper-V
• Infrastructure Operations
• Systems Engineering
• Security Controls
• Experience supporting cloud technologies and hybrid environments
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience working within enterprise infrastructure environments

Key Skills

• Infrastructure Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Security Controls
• Cloud Technologies
• VMware
• Hyper-V
• DNS
• DHCP
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Incident Response

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palmer, AK.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $63.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Palmer,AK.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 2026.

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.

We’re 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. We’re 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. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re 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.