System Engineer

Systems Engineer III Client: Fortune 500 Telecom Client Location: Englewood, CO — 4 days onsite / 1 day remote Pay Rate: $40–$50/hour W2 Contract: Long-term W2 contract Role Overview Our Fortune 500 telecom client is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join an enterprise applications and systems engineering team supporting a large lab environment. This position is best suited for a proactive, hands-on engineer who can independently drive projects while also supporting day-to-day operational needs. The role is approximately a 50/50 split between project work and support and requires strong Linux administration, DNS knowledge, and scripting/automation experience. Team & Environment • Team currently consists of 6 • Team manages 14 enterprise-level third-party applications • Internal customer groups range from approximately 30 engineers to 800+ users • Team supports applications and infrastructure used broadly across the lab environment • Highly cross-functional environment working with systems, networking, applications, vendors, and other engineering teams Key Responsibilities • Perform day-to-day Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, configuration, patching, monitoring, and maintenance • Support and troubleshoot DNS-related systems and issues • Develop and improve automation and scripting, with Python preferred • Manage approximately a 50/50 mix of project work and operational support • Troubleshoot access issues, failed automation, application problems, and infrastructurerelated incidents • Support vendor feature enablement and application changes • Create scripts for bulk or repetitive operational tasks • Independently drive assigned projects and meet deadlines • Proactively follow up on dependencies and communicate project status • Document procedures, configurations, runbooks, and operational processes • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and third-party vendors Must-Have Qualifications • Hands-on Linux systems administration experience • Professional DNS experience and a solid understanding of DNS fundamentals and troubleshooting • Experience with automation and scripting • Python strongly preferred, although other scripting languages may be considered • Strong systems and application troubleshooting skills • Ability to independently manage deadlines and take ownership of project work • Proactive communication style and strong sense of urgency • Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Profile • Systems Engineer III / senior-level experience preferred • Experience independently leading projects or owning technical deliverables • Experience managing multiple deadlines and dependencies • Background in a large corporate, lab, data center, or enterprise infrastructure environment is helpful but not required • Customer-facing or cross-functional experience demonstrating strong communication and urgency • Experience supporting enterprise applications • Experience with access management, automation, or infrastructure tools What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate is a self-starter who does not wait to be handed the next step. This person proactively seeks updates, manages project dependencies, communicates risks, and takes ownership of getting work completed on time. Technical ability is important, but the team is equally focused on finding someone who demonstrates urgency, accountability, initiative, and project ownership. Interview Process Round 1: 15-minute video interview with the hiring manager Round 2: 1-hour onsite technical interview with two engineers Technical discussions will focus primarily on: • Linux • DNS • Python / scripting / automation • Systems troubleshooting • Project ownership and problem-solving Schedule & Contract • 4 days onsite / 1 day remote • Englewood, Colorado (14810 Grasslands Drive, Englewood, CO 80112) • $40–$50/hour W2 • Long-term ongoing W2 contract • Potential long-term path to full-time employment, although conversion is not expected in the near term EEO 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.