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# Senior System Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Draper, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Linux, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/432283ca-d504-40f9-8df5-bdb9c7afe9d4

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
 * 5+ years of professional systems administration or systems engineering experience
 * Strong hands-on experience supporting Windows and Linux environments
 * Experience in bringing traditional IT management, security, or administration practices into OT, industrial, or other nontraditional technology environments
 * Advanced knowledge of virtualization and cloud infrastructure
 * Solid understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, infrastructure security, and connectivity
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across interconnected infrastructure technologies
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams
 * Ability to lead technical projects and manage competing priorities with limited oversight

Preferred Experience:

 * Microsoft Azure experience with the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate certification or similar credentials
 * Hands-on scripting and infrastructure automation experience, particularly PowerShell
 * Experience with enterprise infrastructure monitoring and management platforms
 * Experience implementing or supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions
 * Experience participating in cloud migrations or infrastructure modernization projects
 * Familiarity with security and compliance requirements affecting operational technology environments

Ideal Candidate:
We're looking for someone who is more than a traditional Systems Administrator. This person should be able to operate as a senior technical engineer across Windows, Linux, virtualization, cloud, networking, security, and OT infrastructure, while still remaining hands-on.

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Draper, UT., We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to help build, improve, and support critical infrastructure spanning both corporate IT and operational technology environments. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource, tackling complex infrastructure challenges while helping move legacy and operational platforms toward more secure, manageable, and modern solutions., * Engineer and implement reliable infrastructure solutions supporting both IT and OT environments

 * Senior System Engineer will take ownership of complex escalations involving servers, storage, networking, security, and operational platforms
 * Partner with infrastructure architecture resources to translate longer-term technology strategy into practical solutions
 * Help modernize OT infrastructure by improving security, standardization, visibility, compliance, and supportability
 * Participate in cloud adoption and migration initiatives while helping assess future virtualization technologies
 * Evaluate existing environments for performance, reliability, security, and opportunities for improvement
 * Create and maintain technical documentation covering configurations, standards, processes, and operational procedures
 * As a Senior System Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to Systems Engineers and Systems Administrators
 * Work with technology vendors to evaluate solutions and support successful implementations
 * Partner closely with Security, Development, and Data teams on infrastructure integrations, security requirements, and broader technology initiatives