Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Enterprise Systems Engineer for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois!
LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

The Enterprise Systems Engineer is responsible for leading enterprise-wide implementations, optimizing system performance, and providing advanced technical guidance for O365 tenant, Exchange (On-Prem), MS Azure, MS Teams and backup platforms. This role builds upon Engineer II by taking ownership of major infrastructure projects, incident response leadership, and automation strategy development. The Engineer is a technical leader, mentoring team members and driving system-wide improvements.

The Enterprise Systems Engineering team is responsible for all Windows servers and related technologies, including but not limited to Exchange (Email), File Servers, Backups/Storage, Rightfax solution, Active Directory services, Group Policy, and hardware lifecycle management.

Must have the following experience:
Must have 5+ years of experience as a Enterprise Systems Engineer with the following experience:

• Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Exchange (On-Prem), IIS, DNS, DHCP.
• MS Teams Administration
• Azure Cloud Services Administration
• Backup & Storage Administration
• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.

• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
• Corp to corp candidates will not be considered

The base range for this contract position is $35 - $65 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.