Senior Systems Engineer - Cloud, Security & Migrations

Hiverecruiter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiverecruiter is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructure, spanning cloud, network, and on-premise systems. You will lead upgrades, migrations, and major projects while enhancing security through audits and training.

You’ll collaborate with IT leadership on planning and budgeting, mentor colleagues, and apply expertise in Windows, VMware, and cloud platforms to ensure resilience and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a computing field.
• 5+ years hands-on systems administration experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Windows, Office 365, VMware, identity management, Cisco networking, VPN, MFA, endpoint protection, and cloud infra.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and virtualization platforms is required.
• Cybersecurity knowledge including VLANs, routing, firewalls, and IDS.
• Scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Certifications like MCSE, Server+, CCNP, or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain reliable, secure IT infrastructure including cloud, network, and system solutions.
• Lead system upgrades, migrations, and major IT projects.
• Strengthen security through audits, protocols, remediation, and training.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Partner with IT leadership on budgeting and resource allocation.
• Mentor IT team members and provide technical guidance on systems and security.

Skills

System administration

Security best practices

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Systems Administration

Tools

Windows

Office 365

VMware

Identity management

Cisco networking

VPN

MFA

Endpoint protection

AWS

Azure

GCP

Hyper-V

Job description

Hiverecruiter is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructure, spanning cloud, network, and on-premise systems. You will lead upgrades, migrations, and major projects while enhancing security through audits and training.

You’ll collaborate with IT leadership on planning and budgeting, mentor colleagues, and apply expertise in Windows, VMware, and cloud platforms to ensure resilience and compliance.