Senior IT Systems Engineer (Datacenter / Cloud)

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer (Datacenter/Cloud) in Indianapolis, IN. This is a hybrid/remote position. This is an Exclusive Search and were working Directly with Hiring Manager.

Overview:A rapidly growing, nationwide technology organization is partnering exclusively with us to hire a couple of Senior IT Systems Engineers. These roles operate in a hybrid model and offer the opportunity to work directly with architecture and engineering leadership on modern infrastructure initiatives.

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, Systems Engineering or similar field or equivalent work experience
• 5-7+ years of experience in enterprise datacenter and cloud environments.
• Experience with Azure Cloud is desired.
• Strong experience with Windows Server/Systems; working knowledge of Linux
• Hands-on experience with VMware stack (Such as vSphere, NSX, vROps, VxRail)
• Experience with SAN/storage, networking, and hyperconverged infrastructure
• Background in multi-site environments and HA/DR architectures is a plus
• 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

Preferred Skills:

• 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

Why This Role:

• 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