Senior Systems Engineer (Remote) Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Pasadena, CA (Job ID 52442)

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Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges.  Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world.  For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability.  Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.  Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

We are seeking an accomplished and innovative Senior Systems Engineer to join our IT leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Datacenter technology management, infrastructure design for both cloud and on-premises systems, and project leadership. This role is instrumental in elevating our IT capabilities, overseeing critical initiatives, and upholding the security and operational excellence of our environment. This position is eligible for our full benefits package including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), My Flex Time (MFT - paid time off), 401K, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The pay scale for this position is 110K-140K annually, based on qualifications, experience, and location. The deadline to apply is 12/19/2025. Only those located in the Central or Eastern time zones will be considered. 

Your Role:

• Infrastructure Strategy and Design: Manage and optimize infrastructure designs, dedicating approximately 50% of work time to maintaining high availability, reliability, and performance across IT systems.
• Technology Adoption and Evaluation: Guide the strategic adoption of advanced infrastructure technologies, evaluating and recommending solutions that support business objectives and improve operational effectiveness.
• Technical Documentation: Record existing infrastructure deployments and pinpoint areas where optimization and improvements can be made.
• Incident Response Leadership: Oversee incident response and crisis management processes, developing protocols to minimize risk and protect system integrity.
• Centralized Management Systems: Design and maintain centralized management and analytics systems that streamline operations and deliver actionable insights for informed decision-making.
• Compliance and Governance: Implement comprehensive compliance frameworks to ensure all systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Automation and Efficiency: Lead initiatives to automate system provisioning and workflows, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
• Project Management Excellence: Direct cross-functional IT teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects—cloud-based and on-premises—ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Strategic Objectives: Define, plan, execute, and deliver projects within agreed scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Documentation and Standards: Establish and uphold enterprise standards, processes, and procedures to strengthen operational consistency and quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present project strategies effectively to stakeholders and executive leadership, securing buy-in and support for key initiatives.
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, oversee Cloud Reserve Instance Plans, forecast expenditures, and ensure delivery within financial constraints.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that could affect project outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in systems administration or a similar capacity, with senior-level responsibilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional) are good assets.
• Hardware Expertise: Advanced understanding of enterprise-grade servers (Cisco UCS, Dell), storage solutions and configurations (Pure, Qumulo), and data center networking (Cisco switches).
• Cloud File Storage Solutions: Proficiency in managing cloud file storage platforms such as Nasuni, Azure Files, Qumulo, and Egnyte.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Significant experience with virtual machines, storage, networking, containerization (Docker), and AI technologies on platforms including Azure and AWS.
• Virtualization Technologies: Expert-level knowledge of VMware and other hypervisor environments.
• Operating Systems Expertise: Thorough familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Backup and Recovery Solutions: Hands-on expertise with enterprise backup solutions, particularly Commvault.
• Scripting and Automation: Strong skills in PowerShell scripting, enabling effective task automation and system management.
• Comprehensive understanding of LAN, WAN, network security protocols, and firewall configuration.
• In-depth expertise in Cisco networking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, Storage Zoning, and FCoE.
• Strategic Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, assess options, and make strategic decisions.
• Exceptional Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders, team members, vendors, and clients.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Proven track record in resolving issues during the project lifecycle with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Effective Time Management: Strong organizational abilities to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Skilled in building and sustaining productive relationships with stakeholders, team members, and cross-functional partners.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. 

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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