Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Nashville, TN.

Summary:
We're looking to add a handful of high-impact operations engineers to our team. In this role, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to develop, monitor and innovate cost-effective solutions for our sortation and distribution systems. Your projects vary across building type and Line of Business, adding a vital contribution to the end to end Ops engineering lifecycle. You will work with a team of highly skilled and highly engaged engineers in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. Our team works on hundreds of projects each year. This role requires 50% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Responsibilities:
* Coordinate efforts to develop optimal solutions and processes for the sortation and transportation network through process design, site layout, and intellectual property considerations
* Collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to generate high-quality, cost-effective solutions in very short periods of time
* Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
* Effective communication skills, ability to execute the vision, detailed roadmap, and specific technical solutions
* Travel Requirements: 50%

REQUIREMENTS:
* In-depth knowledge of & experience deploying and operating Linux or other UNIX variants in a datacenter environment
* Relentless passion for frugality and out-of-the-box engineering
* Strong system troubleshooting skills
* Proficiency and experience in automation via Perl/Python programming and shell scripting
* Good understanding of standard internet protocols (Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, SSL, DNS, HTTP, etc.)
* Demonstrable grasp of security best practices in server configuration, tool development, and access controls
* Experience in building SQL queries

Highly Desirable Attributes:
* Knowledge of C, C++ or Java
* Knowledge of VCS (git, mercurial, svn)
* Understanding of AWS technologies (aws.amazon.com)
* Experience deploying or managing servers in large-scale, geographically diverse environments
* Understanding & experience of managing and monitoring large scale disk sub-systems
* Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms

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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