Systems Engineer IV

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

Responsibilities:
* Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations via automation
* Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair
* Create processes that enhance operational workflow and provide positive customer impact
* Dive deep to resolve problems at their root, looking for failure patterns amenable to long-term solutions via simplification and automation
* Avoid re-inventing the wheel and prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure prone ones
* Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational support at scale, and efficient use of resources
* Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance at improving operational efficiency

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development
* 3+ years of experience implementing ML/DL algorithms in Python (PyTorch, Keras, scikit-learn)
* 2+ years of experience building Generative AI applications (LLM-driven solutions in production)
* 1+ years of experience deploying production AI agents at scale
* Experience with PyTorch for advanced research and model customization
* Experience with Keras for rapid prototyping and TensorFlow integration
* Strong background in AWS cloud-native solutions for ML/AI (SageMaker, Bedrock, Lambda, ECS, EKS)
* Experience with industrial systems integration and protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT, REST APIs)
* Understand how commodity servers, operating systems and networks function, perform and scale
* Possess superb troubleshooting, project management and problem analysis skills

Technical Environment:
* Programming & Scripting: Python (primary), Bash, SQL
* ML/AI Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn
* Agent Frameworks: LangChain, AutoGPT, CrewAI

AWS Services:
* Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS/EKS
* Data: S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift, DynamoDB, Timestream
* AI/ML: SageMaker, Bedrock, Kendra, OpenSearch Vector DB
* Messaging/Streaming: Kinesis, SQS/SNS, EventBridge
* Infra & Security: IAM, VPC, CloudFormation/CDK, AWS-SDK, CloudWatch, Step Functions

Additional:
* Databases: Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Timestream
* Visualization: Matplotlib, Plotly, Grafana, QuickSight
* CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub/GitLab CI, Docker, Terraform/CDK
* Industrial/Edge: OPC-UA, MQTT, REST APIs for IoT/industrial data

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.

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