Job Description:Compute Engineer Infrastructure ResiliencyHybrid Schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote)Location: New York, New York; Pittsburgh, PA; Lake Mary, FLContract through end of 2026 (high likelihood of extension based on project needs)Pay Range: $80-90/hr. Role OverviewThis role focuses on engineering and supporting resilient compute platforms across physical, virtual, and hybrid environments. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing compute services with a focus on availability, recoverability, and operational resilience. The ideal candidate will have strong server infrastructure experience and the ability to partner with storage, network, security, and application teams.Key Responsibilities * Implement, administer, and support enterprise compute infrastructure across physical, virtual, and hybrid environments. * Manage and optimize Linux and Windows Server environments to ensure performance, security, and stability. * Engineer, maintain, and support virtualization platforms including VMware and Nutanix. * Develop and enhance solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and backup integration. * Support provisioning, patching, configuration management, and hardening of server platforms. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to operating systems, virtualization, and system performance. * Automate routine operational tasks, server builds, health checks, and compliance remediation. * Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support runbooks.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Experience: Strong experience as a Compute Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer in enterprise environments.Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise with Linux server administration, Windows Server administration, VMware, and Nutanix platforms. Strong understanding of virtualization architecture, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts. Familiarity with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Ansible is required.Preferred Qualifications * Experience with hybrid cloud or cloud-adjacent infrastructure models. * Familiarity with infrastructure as code, configuration management, and orchestration tools. * Experience supporting business continuity, resiliency testing, and failover readiness. * Exposure to converged or hyperconverged infrastructure environments. * Experience in regulated enterprise environments with strong change and compliance controls. * Relevant certifications such as VCP, NCP, Microsoft Certified, or RHCSA/RHCE are a plus. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policyEverforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disabili