Senior Systems Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's clent in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (with an Engineer mindset) to support and evolve a complex hybrid infrastructure environment. This role blends hands-on Tier 2/3 support with engineering-focused project work, requiring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities include managing infrastructure tickets, provisioning and migrating virtual machines, troubleshooting system and network issues, and maintaining core enterprise platforms across data center and cloud environments. The role supports internal users and distributed field operations while ensuring high system reliability and security.

The Engineer will also contribute to strategic initiatives such as application integrations, single sign-on (SSO), and identity management using Microsoft Entra ID. Additional responsibilities include system patching, backup validation, and infrastructure updates across servers, storage, and network components.

This position partners closely with infrastructure engineering, networking, and security teams and is ideal for someone who thinks beyond support-someone who identifies improvements, drives efficiency, and contributes to long-term infrastructure strategy.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering
* Strong experience with Windows Server environments
* Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (VM provisioning, migrations, administration)
* Experience with enterprise storage and backup solutions (e.g., Pure Storage FlashArray SAN, Cohesity)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) including SSO and app registrations
* Exposure to both Azure and AWS cloud environments
* Solid troubleshooting skills across servers, networking, and infrastructure layers
* Experience with Dell PowerEdge servers or similar enterprise hardware
* Familiarity with networking concepts (routing, switching, wireless, general connectivity troubleshooting)
* Experience working in a ticket-driven support environment
* Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:
* Certifications in Microsoft, VMware, or cloud platforms
* Experience supporting hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments
* PowerShell scripting or automation experience
* Demonstrated ability to think proactively and contribute to infrastructure improvements

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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