System Engineer

Systems Engineer IIIClient: Fortune 500 Telecom ClientLocation: Englewood, CO — 4 days onsite / 1 day remotePay Rate: $40–$50/hour W2Contract: Long-term W2 contractRole OverviewOur Fortune 500 telecom client is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join an enterpriseapplications and systems engineering team supporting a large lab environment.This position is best suited for a proactive, hands-on engineer who can independently driveprojects while also supporting day-to-day operational needs.The role is approximately a 50/50 split between project work and support and requires strongLinux administration, DNS knowledge, and scripting/automation experience.Team & EnvironmentTeam currently consists of 6Team manages 14 enterprise-level third-party applicationsInternal customer groups range from approximately 30 engineers to 800+ usersTeam supports applications and infrastructure used broadly across the lab environmentHighly cross-functional environment working with systems, networking, applications,vendors, and other engineering teamsKey Responsibilities• Perform day-to-day Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, configuration,patching, monitoring, and maintenanceSupport and troubleshoot DNS-related systems and issuesDevelop and improve automation and scripting, with Python preferredManage approximately a 50/50 mix of project work and operational supportTroubleshoot access issues, failed automation, application problems, and infrastructurerelatedincidentsSupport vendor feature enablement and application changesCreate scripts for bulk or repetitive operational tasksIndependently drive assigned projects and meet deadlinesProactively follow up on dependencies and communicate project statusDocument procedures, configurations, runbooks, and operational processesCollaborate with internal engineering teams and third-party vendorsMust-Have QualificationsHands-on Linux systems administration experienceProfessional DNS experience and a solid understanding of DNS fundamentals andtroubleshootingExperience with automation and scriptingPython strongly preferred, although other scripting languages may be consideredStrong systems and application troubleshooting skillsAbility to independently manage deadlines and take ownership of project workProactive communication style and strong sense of urgencyStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred ProfileSystems Engineer III / senior-level experience preferredExperience independently leading projects or owning technical deliverablesExperience managing multiple deadlines and dependenciesBackground in a large corporate, lab, data center, or enterprise infrastructure environmentis helpful but not required• Customer-facing or cross-functional experience demonstrating strong communicationand urgencyExperience supporting enterprise applicationsExperience with access management, automation, or infrastructure toolsWhat Success Looks LikeThe ideal candidate is a self-starter who does not wait to be handed the next step. This personproactively seeks updates, manages project dependencies, communicates risks, and takesownership of getting work completed on time.Technical ability is important, but the team is equally focused on finding someone whodemonstrates urgency, accountability, initiative, and project ownership.Interview ProcessRound 1:15-minute video interview with the hiring managerRound 2:1-hour onsite technical interview with two engineersTechnical discussions will focus primarily on:LinuxDNSPython / scripting / automationSystems troubleshootingProject ownership and problem-solvingSchedule & Contract4 days onsite / 1 day remoteEnglewood, Colorado (14810 Grasslands Drive, Englewood, CO 80112)$40–$50/hour W2Long-term ongoing W2 contractPotential long-term path to full-time employment, although conversion is not expected inthe near termEEO Statement:Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.Pay Disclaimer:The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Benefits & Perks:Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, and sick time. Paid company holidays are subject to hour requirements and completion of the new hire period (13 weeks). We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.