System Engineer

Job Description Job Description Job Title: System Engineer (Infrastructure) - Contractor Location: On-site | Smyrna, TN Engagement Type: Contract (via Staffing Company) Role Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer to provide on-site infrastructure support at our manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN . This contractor will be responsible for the build, operation, and maintenance of server and storage infrastructure , ensuring stable and reliable IT operations in a plant environment. This is an onsite hands-on, operational role requiring strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently on-site.

Key Responsibilities Build, operate, and maintain server infrastructure (physical and virtual) Manage storage systems (SAN / NAS), including monitoring and basic capacity management Perform system setup, configuration, patching, and routine maintenance Monitor system health and respond to infrastructure incidents Troubleshoot server, storage, and OS-level issues Support backup and recovery operations Work closely with local IT, network, and security teams to support plant operations Maintain basic system documentation and operational procedures Required Skills & Experience 3-5 years of experience in system / infrastructure engineering Hands-on experience with Windows Server and/or Linux Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) Basic experience with enterprise storage systems Strong troubleshooting and on-site support capability Comfortable working in a manufacturing / plant environment Nice to Have Experience supporting factory or industrial IT environments Familiarity with backup tools and monitoring systems Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Work Requirements On-site presence required (Smyrna, TN) Ability to work independently and respond to operational issues