Senior Systems Engineer (AD / PKI / Nutanix)

Kforce Inc.

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Certificate Authorities, Cloud Computing, Computer Firmware, Cost Control, Decision Support, Digital Certificates, Failover, Identify Issues, Legal, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Operating Systems, Operational Improvement, Policy Analysis, Process Improvement, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Replication and Remote Mirroring, Risk Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Web Infrastructure
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce's client is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer in Austin, TX to take ownership of a complex, primarily Windows-based infrastructure environment and lead key modernization efforts. Summary: This role is heavily focused on core systems engineering, with critical responsibility for Nutanix operations and upgrades. As an Engineer, you will join a lean, fast-moving team where the priority is to clean up legacy systems, improve stability, and execute upgrades. What You'll Do:
  • Own and improve Windows Server infrastructure, including legacy operating systems
  • Support and modernize IIS/web infrastructure and core Windows services
  • Drive upgrades and improvements to ensure long-term stability and scalability
  • Administer and improve Certificate Authority (CA/PKI) environment
  • Lead or support Certificate Authority upgrades and modernization efforts
  • Improve certificate lifecycle management and reduce operational risk
  • Provide hands-on support and administration of Nutanix environments
  • Plan and execute Nutanix upgrades (AOS, firmware, LCM workflows)
  • Support and troubleshoot site-to-site replication and failover readiness
  • Ensure platform stability, performance, and upgrade readiness over time
  • Bring working familiarity with Azure and/or AWS environments
  • Assist with migrations or hybrid integration where needed
  • Contribute to device and policy management using Intune
  • Help align endpoint configuration with broader infrastructure standards
Support infrastructure decision-making related to:
  • Workload placement (cloud vs. on-prem vs. hybrid)
  • Cost awareness and optimization inputs
Lead efforts to analyze, clean up, and standardize Active Directory, with a strong focus on:
  • Group Policy design, cleanup, and optimization
  • Reducing GPO sprawl and misconfigurations
  • Improving security and operational consistency

Requirements:

  • 8-10+ years in hands-on systems/infrastructure engineering
  • Deep experience with Windows Server environments in production
  • Strong Active Directory expertise, including: Group Policy analysis, cleanup, and redesign
  • Experience with Certificate Authority/PKI, including: Administration and troubleshooting, Exposure to CA upgrades or migrations
  • Nutanix experience is required, including: Participation in or ownership of Nutanix upgrades, Day-to-day administration and support
  • Experience working with and upgrading legacy operating systems
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, low-structure environment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with site-to-site replication (Nutanix or similar platforms)
  • Working knowledge of Azure and/or AWS
  • Experience with Intune
  • Familiarity with IIS/web infrastructure
  • Proven track record of modernizing legacy environments safely

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

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.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/