Senior Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Miami, FL.

Summary:
The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the planning, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise collaboration platforms, endpoint management systems, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) serving over 12,000 geographically distributed endpoints across Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and other devices. The role serves as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert, ensuring seamless communication, security, and productivity across the enterprise.

Responsibilities:
Collaboration & Productivity Platforms:
* Lead the deployment, administration, lifecycle maintenance, and continuous optimization of enterprise collaboration platforms - including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Purview, Zoom, and Box - ensuring high availability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance in alignment with enterprise standards and audit requirements

Identity & Directory Services:
* Administer on-premises Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including Group Policy, OU structures, hybrid identity, Conditional Access, role-based access control (RBAC), and directory synchronization via Entra Connect, ensuring clean, consistent identity data across on-premises and cloud environments

Endpoint Engineering & Management:
* Administer and optimize Microsoft Intune for modern device management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including enrollment, configuration and compliance policies, app deployment, and Windows Autopilot zero-touch provisioning at scale
* Manage Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix, or VMware Horizon

AI Tools & Strategic Initiatives:
* Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for enterprise AI tools, including Claude (Anthropic) and ChatGPT Enterprise, overseeing licensing, configuration, user provisioning, and policy management

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
* Relevant certifications a plus: Microsoft 365 Certified (MD-102 Endpoint Administrator or Administrator Expert), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), MCSE, Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty, Citrix CCA-V, or equivalent
* 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, enterprise environments, and collaboration or endpoint platform administration
* 3+ years of scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages, including endpoint provisioning automation (Windows Autopilot, zero-touch deployment) and application management
* Proven hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365 environments, including Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Purview, Slack, Zoom, and Box
* Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager for MDM/MAM, including device enrollment, compliance policies, configuration profiles, and app deployment across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
* Hands-on experience with VDI platforms such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, or VMware Horizon, including image management, session hosting, and user profile optimization
* Familiarity with endpoint security tooling including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, BitLocker, and Intune-enforced compliance and DLP policies
* Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across both collaboration and endpoint environments
* Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms and experience with cloud infrastructure, including Azure
* Proven track record of owning large-scale projects to successful delivery while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Strong working knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID, including GPO management, hybrid identity, Conditional Access, and directory synchronization

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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