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# Sr. Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,640.0 - $139,360.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Data Centers, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Machine Learning Operations, Vmware
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74345729-sr-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Proven experience with AWS services and hybrid infrastructure management.
 * Strong proficiency in Kubernetes management and administration.
 * Expertise in VMware vSphere and hypervisor cluster management.
 * Solid understanding of security compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and FISMA.
 * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and services.
 * Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD and Jira for project management.
 * AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator) are a plus.
 * Relevant certifications in VMware or Kubernetes.
 * Background in financial services or federal government environments is advantageous.

## Description

Join our team as a Sr. Systems Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing and managing cutting-edge hybrid infrastructure solutions. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, driving innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities

 * Architect and manage hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on-premises data centers.
 * Oversee Kubernetes operations to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
 * Lead application modernization efforts, migrating workloads to cloud environments.
 * Optimize hypervisor clusters for enterprise workloads.
 * Implement and manage logging, monitoring, and security analytics solutions.
 * Support security engineering initiatives, including vulnerability management.
 * Automate operational tasks to enhance platform reliability and efficiency.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setting to achieve project goals.


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