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# System Engineer // Occasional Travel

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Douglassville, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Google Cloud, Containerization, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-engineer-occasional-travel-douglassville-pa--919a6acf-6483-4b18-b5ca-f9acfed613f5

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Information Technology Consulting, Systems Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Customer Relations, Cloud Computing, Needs Assessment, Service Delivery, Technical Delivery, Communication Skills, * 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in an IT consulting environment

 * Proven experience in client-facing roles, with a strong ability to communicate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders
 * Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.)
 * In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs)
 * Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
 * Solid understanding of IT security practices and compliance standards
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Experience in IT consulting with exposure to multiple client environments
 * Experience with database management and system backups
 * Knowledge of containerization technologies
 * Familiarity with disaster recovery and high-availability solutions

## Description

An IT consulting company is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining IT infrastructure solutions for a wide range of clients across various industries. You will work closely with clients to assess their needs and implement tailored solutions to optimize their IT environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a customer-focused environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while delivering exceptional service. You will collaborate with other technical teams to ensure clients' systems are secure, efficient, and scalable.

This role will involve roughly 7 travel days per month, mainly local, but occasional plane travel., * Engaging with clients to understand their IT infrastructure needs and providing tailored solutions

 * Designing, deploying, and managing client systems both on-premises and in the cloud
 * Automating system configurations, deployments, and monitoring processes
 * Providing technical support and troubleshooting services for clients
 * Optimizing client infrastructure for performance, scalability, and security
 * Ensuring compliance with client security requirements and industry standards
 * Collaborating with internal teams to design and implement large-scale IT solutions

Tech Breakdown

 * 60% Systems Administration and Infrastructure Design
 * 30% Cloud Solutions and Automation
 * 10% Client Interaction and Troubleshooting

Daily Responsibilities

 * 40% Client consultations and systems design
 * 30% Implementation and system management
 * 20% Automation and process improvement
 * 10% Client troubleshooting and support