TEKsystems · 3 hours ago
Systems Engineer
Tempe, AZ
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of mission-critical systems in the telecommunications environment. This role involves a blend of systems and network engineering responsibilities to ensure the reliability and performance of various platforms.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead OSS/BSS platform ideation, implementation and integration efforts, including data modeling, API integrations, workflow automation, and synchronization with network inventory, monitoring, and analytics systems
Design, implement, integrate, and maintain systems and networks supporting telecommunications operations—including compute, storage, routing, switching, monitoring, documentation, and automation platforms
Support network engineering functions including IP addressing, routing and switching design, VLANs, BGP/OSPF configuration support, and network performance optimization
Lead the consolidation, data migration and administration of NetBox Labs as the authoritative source-of-truth for network and infrastructure inventory, IPAM, DCIM, and automation workflows
Optimize, maintain, and tune Zabbix monitoring environments to ensure end-to-end visibility across network, server, application, and service layers
Support, manage, and troubleshoot virtualization platforms such as VMware and Nutanix, including cluster operations, capacity planning, and performance optimization
Leverage Kentik and related telemetry platforms for network traffic analysis, flow analytics, capacity forecasting, anomaly detection, and troubleshooting
Support and enhance operational tooling, CRM, and business system integrations using platforms such as HubSpot, APIs, webhooks, and automation frameworks
Perform advanced system administration on Linux servers, including hardening, scripting, service configuration, and patch management
Develop and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, data models, runbooks, and standards to ensure consistent, repeatable operations
Support and participate in root cause analysis for system and network incidents and develop preventive solutions to improve reliability and resilience
Collaborate with engineering, NOC, data, field operations, and leadership teams to support new service launches, capacity expansions, and major system upgrades
Contribute to system and network architecture roadmaps, vendor evaluations, and technology selection initiatives
Ensure security and compliance best practices are upheld across systems and networks, including access controls, segmentation, logging, and continuous monitoring
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience deploying, administering, and integrating tools such as NetBox Labs, Zabbix, VMware, Nutanix, Kentik, HubSpot, Linux systems, and network platforms
Strong understanding of telecommunications and network engineering principles including IP networking, routing, switching, traffic engineering, and service provisioning workflows
Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, Data Systems, or a related field; OR equivalent experience totaling five or more years in a telecommunications systems, network, or infrastructure engineering role
Experience with network traffic analysis, flow and performance analytics
Experience working with large datasets, dashboards, and analytical tools for operational or network data analysis
Proficiency with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) and automation/configuration management tools
Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, data pipelines, and systems integration
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills across systems, networks, and data layers
Excellent documentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Valid driver's license and clean driving record may be required depending on role responsibilities
Benefits
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)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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