Systems Engineer III

As a Systems Engineer III, you’ll take the lead on building and optimizing enterprise infrastructure that powers scalable, reliable, and secure systems. You’ll work closely with product and operations teams to align technology with business goals—ensuring our systems deliver frictionless shipping experiences.

This role is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems, driving automation, and mentoring others while designing resilient, enterprise-grade solutions.

• Design & Implement: Lead complex infrastructure initiatives across multiple platforms with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.

• Automate & Optimize: Build and maintain automation frameworks for provisioning, configuration management, and deployments.

• Lead & Mentor: Serve as a technical lead and guide for junior engineers; provide insight and direction across cross-functional teams.

• Ensure Reliability: Conduct root cause analyses, lead disaster recovery efforts, and drive long-term improvements to system resilience.

• Enhance Observability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure proactive visibility and response.

• Plan for Growth: Drive capacity planning, performance forecasting, and lifecycle management initiatives.

• Collaborate & Influence: Partner with vendors, evaluate new technologies, and help shape enterprise architecture and standards.

• Be On Point: Participate in on-call rotations and act as a senior escalation point for critical incidents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 4–6 years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, or platform operations.

• Expertise in automation, configuration management, and cloud or on-prem infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of performance tuning, observability tools, and enterprise reliability practices.

• Experience mentoring or leading technical contributors.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Morton is an IT-focused staffing and recruiting partner based in Richmond, VA. The company connects skilled technology professionals with employers by aligning qualifications, preferences, and career goals to the specific needs of each role. Morton supports both job seekers and hiring managers through tailored search, screening, and placement services designed to deliver the right fit for long-term success. To connect exceptional IT talent with the right opportunities by listening closely, understanding goals on both sides of the hiring equation, and delivering placements that create lasting impact for people and organizations.