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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Mesa, AZ that is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineers (Datacenters) for a hybrid role. These roles operate in a hybrid model and offer the opportunity to work directly with architecture and engineering leadership on modern infrastructure initiatives.
Position Overview:
The Senior IT Systems Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure across on-prem datacenter, private cloud, and public cloud environments (Azure-focused). This individual will collaborate closely with Architecture, Engineering, and IT Operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client in Mesa, AZ that is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineers (Datacenters) for a hybrid role. These roles operate in a hybrid model and offer the opportunity to work directly with architecture and engineering leadership on modern infrastructure initiatives.
Position Overview:
The Senior IT Systems Engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure across on-prem datacenter, private cloud, and public cloud environments (Azure-focused). This individual will collaborate closely with Architecture, Engineering, and IT Operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions across on-prem, private cloud, and Azure environments
- Administer and support hyperconverged platforms (Cisco UCS, VxRail, VMware)
- Develop and maintain automation frameworks and scripting (PowerShell, DSC, Linux scripting)
- Implement monitoring, performance tuning, and system health frameworks
- Design and test High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions
- Lead incident management and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
- Support multi-site, high-availability (hot/hot) environments
- Deliver secure cloud architectures (Azure/AWS) aligned with best practices
- Provide infrastructure analysis, system design, and capacity planning
- Participate in on-call rotation and global support model as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of experience in enterprise datacenter and cloud environments
- Strong expertise with Windows Server; working knowledge of Linux
- Hands-on experience with VMware stack (vSphere, NSX, vROps, VxRail)
- Experience with SAN/storage, networking, and hyperconverged infrastructure
- Background in multi-site environments and HA/DR architectures
- Scripting and automation experience for infrastructure management
- Experience supporting environments with SOX, SOC2, ISO, or PCI compliance
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and operate independently
- Exposure to Azure services (Networking, NSGs, Entra ID, VMs, Storage, Private Endpoints)
- Experience with backup and storage platforms (Rubrik, NetApp, Qumulo)
- Knowledge of Zerto (VPG setup/migrations)
- Familiarity with patching tools and frameworks (Tanium, Windows/Linux patching)
- Strong foundation in Active Directory, DNS, and identity management
- High-impact position within a growing national technology organization
- Direct collaboration with senior engineering leadership
- Exposure to modern hybrid cloud architecture and enterprise-scale environments
- Exclusive search with fast interview process
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.