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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer, Technology Advisory - **Company:** Aprio Llp - **Location:** Overland Park, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Data Logging, Scripting, Mttr, HybridCloud, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=db48c0eb381a80cd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of progressive systems/infrastructure engineering experience (managed services or multi-client environments a plus). * Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, virtualization, storage/backup, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing). * Hands-on experience with Windows Server and/or Linux administration; AD/Azure AD (Entra ID) identity and group policy experience preferred. * Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and core services (compute, storage, IAM, networking) preferred. * Proficiency in automation/scripting (PowerShell and/or Bash); infrastructure-as-code and configuration management experience preferred. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams, document designs, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Experience with security best practices (hardening, vulnerability remediation, EDR/AV, patching, MFA) and audit/compliance support. * Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, VMware, CompTIA Security+/Network+, ITIL). ## Description In this role, you will serve as a technical lead on infrastructure and systems initiatives across client environments. You will partner with stakeholders to assess current-state platforms, design scalable solutions, and drive execution from implementation through steady-state operations. The right candidate brings strong hands-on experience across Windows and/or Linux systems, virtualization, networking fundamentals, identity, and security, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and mentor others., * Serve as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and problems; drive root-cause analysis and permanent remediation. * Design, implement, and maintain Windows and/or Linux server environments (physical, virtual, and cloud-hosted) following security and availability best practices. * Administer identity and access services (e.g., Active Directory/Azure AD/Entra ID), including group policy, authentication, and privileged access controls. * Partner with network and security teams to align infrastructure design with segmentation, firewalling, logging, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements. * Plan and execute system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities with minimal downtime; create and validate rollback plans. * Implement and maintain virtualization and/or container platforms (e.g., VMware/Hyper-V, Kubernetes) and supporting storage and backup services. * Automate routine administration and deployment tasks using scripting and configuration management (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform). * Monitor performance and capacity; establish alerting, dashboards, and operational runbooks to improve reliability and mean time to resolution (MTTR). * Maintain secure baselines and remediate noncompliance with IT policies, hardening standards, and audit requirements. * Lead technical discovery and produce architecture/design documentation; estimate effort, identify risks, and coordinate delivery with cross-functional teams. * Drive endpoint/server tooling and platform operations including monitoring agents, EDR, backup, and configuration standards across the lifecycle. * Support hybrid-cloud operations (e.g., Azure/AWS), including networking integration, compute/storage services, and identity/security alignment. * Mentor junior engineers, contribute to standards and documentation, and continuously improve processes through post-incident reviews and automation. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What Developers Get Wrong About Application Quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/233-what-developers-get-wrong-about-application-quality) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)