Senior System Engineer

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Draper, UT.Summary: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.What You'll Be Doing:* 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 initiativesRequirements* 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 oversightPreferred 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 environmentsIdeal 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.Job TypeDirect HireCompensation110000 - $150000