Senior Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a full-time Senior Systems Engineer in New York, NY (hybrid).

Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to play a key role in shaping and supporting a modern, enterprise-grade technology environment. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in complex infrastructures, enjoys solving challenging problems, and wants to make a meaningful impact across the organization. As a senior member of the IT team, you'll work across cloud, virtualization, and on-prem environments, contribute to infrastructure strategy, and serve as a top-level escalation point for critical systems. You'll be trusted to lead initiatives, improve reliability, and ensure systems align with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do:
* Design, implement, and support enterprise systems across Windows, Azure, VMware, and related platforms
* Lead and contribute to projects ranging from targeted improvements to large-scale infrastructure initiatives
* Act as a senior escalation resource, performing root cause analysis and restoring services during outages
* Administer and optimize cloud and on-prem environments, including identity, security, and access controls
* Manage system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and backup/recovery processes
* Support Microsoft 365 and Intune environments, including mobile device management
* Automate tasks using scripting to improve efficiency and reliability
* Maintain and secure IIS environments, certificates, storage, networking, and firewall configurations
* Collaborate directly with vendors and service providers to troubleshoot and resolve issues
* Participate in a rotating on-call schedule supporting a 24/7 environment

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field preferred
* Relevant certifications (Azure, networking, storage, virtualization) are a plus
* Strong hands-on experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in a senior engineering role
* Experience balancing operational support with project-based work
* Deep knowledge of Windows systems, Azure administration, identity management, and virtualization
* Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and storage environments
* Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive them to resolution

Technologies You'll Work With:
* Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025)
* Microsoft Azure and Azure security services
* Active Directory, ADFS, Group Policy
* VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure-based virtualization
* Microsoft SQL Server (2019, 2022)
* Microsoft 365, Intune, IIS
* Enterprise networking, SAN storage, and backup solutions

Why You'll Love This Role:
* Hybrid work environment based in New York City
* Opportunity to work with modern, evolving technologies at scale
* Exposure to complex, high-impact systems and projects
* Collaborative, professional culture that values accountability and continuous learning
* Supportive leadership and room for technical growth

If you're a Systems Engineer who enjoys ownership, challenge, and the chance to influence how enterprise technology operates, this role offers a rewarding next step in your career.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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