Systems Engineer II

The Systems Engineer is responsible for managing and supporting both on-premises data center infrastructure and cloud-based customer and customer-serving environments. This role provides hands-on technical support across server, storage, virtualization, backup, and operating system platforms, while partnering closely with Field Engineering and other internal teams to ensure stable, secure, and well-documented environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support multiple customer environments in a fast-paced setting.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and maintain on-premises data center and cloud-based customer and customer-serving environments.
• Support and maintain complex technologies including server and storage systems, hypervisors, backup applications and appliances, and supported operating systems.
• Execute Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) across supported environments.
• Partner with Field Engineering teams to provide post-implementation support.
• Perform proactive system maintenance, including monthly health checks and remediation of critical vulnerabilities.
• Serve as an escalation point for data center support, providing advanced debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including designs, diagrams, and standard operating procedures for configurations, changes, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure all work complies with customer requirements, company policies, security standards, and industry best practices.
• Maintain required technical certifications and actively pursue new certifications to support partner and compliance requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience supporting data center systems infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of server, storage, hypervisor, and backup platforms across multiple vendors.
• Hands-on experience with:
• VMware and/or Hyper-V
• Windows Server
• Veeam
• Various operating systems
• Solid expertise with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services, including:
• Entra ID
• Intune
• Enterprise Applications
• Azure Subscriptions
• Professional-level certifications in data center-centric technologies is required (e.g., VMware, Veeam, Azure, Office 365, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and support multiple customer environments in a fast-paced environment., * Experience with Nutanix, Rubrik, Proxmox, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
• Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn, adapt, and develop professionally.

Our world-class work environment encompasses flexible and remote work options, a commitment to equity, and nationally respected teams in management consulting and technology services. We also offer opportunities to make a profound social impact through innovative projects, and professional development opportunities for career growth. Here you can read more about our extensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Specifically, we will offer you a competitive compensation package including:

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.