Systems Engineer II (Austin)

Post Date

Oct 13, 2025

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78759
US
Dec 13, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

System Administrator

Req #

AUS-af8c35e3-9b13-4fb5-aa56-185c8a0b5243

Pay Rate

$34 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This role supports the Data Center Services, specifically focused on Run & Maintain operations. These openings are backfills resulting from organizational changes. Engineers will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting core infrastructure services in a Linux-heavy virtualized environment.


Key Responsibilities
• Support day-to-day operations of Linux-based data center environments
• Manage and maintain virtualized environments including:
--VMware
--OpenStack
--Kubernetes & OpenShift
• Provide support for load balancing services:
--Current: Avi Load Balancer
--Future migration: F5 Load Balancer
• Work and resolve ~10 tickets per week, ranging from simple requests to multi-day efforts
• Execute system patching, upgrades, and service creation
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure and application teams to troubleshoot issues
• Participate in larger infrastructure initiatives that may fall outside the ticketing system
• Contribute to after-hours maintenance windows as needed


Technical Environment
• Operating Systems: Linux (primary), with strong administration experience required
• Virtualization & Containerization: VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Load Balancing: Avi (current), F5 (future)
• Scripting/Automation: Ansible, Python (preferred), PowerShell (VMware only, minimal)
• Ticketing System: JIRA (simple implementation- no advanced skills required)
• Security: Strong understanding of data center security best practices; firewall experience is a plus

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Required Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in enterprise Linux administration and virtualized environments
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across VMware, OpenStack, and Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Scripting/automation capabilities (Python, Ansible)
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and respond to service requests
•Familiarity with load balancers and security practices (firewalls a plus)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Local to Austin, TX

Compensation: $35/hr to $40/hr
**Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.