Senior Cloud & Systems Engineer

Position

Description:

The Senior Cloud & Systems Engineer reports directly to the Director of Security & Technology and serves as the technical right hand for the IT and systems function s role sits at the intersection of Dev Ops, helpdesk, and security, owning the infrastructure, identity, and automation layer that connects them. We are looking for a senior engineer who leads by example, drives large projects independently, makes sound technical recommendations without being asked, and sets the standard for how IT work gets done at KPA.

• Lead infrastructure modernization - own the transition from hybrid on-premises and Azure to a fully cloud-native, domain-free environment; manage Azure and AWS workloads outside of Dev Ops scope; drive identity and platform consolidation as the company evolves
• Own identity governance end to end - Entra , Active Directory, hybrid identity, Azure AD Connect, conditional access, and access lifecycle
• Own the full Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and licensing; administer Intune and Autopilot for endpoint lifecycle management across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
• Own the traditional systems administration layer that underpins the business - Windows Server, Hyper-V, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, patching, firmware, and backup administration
• Build and own automation that makes the business more agile - Power Shell, API integrations, and AI-assisted development to reduce manual work and accelerate delivery
• Own network infrastructure across all office locations - Cisco Meraki switching, wireless, VLANs, DHCP, ISP management, and VPN connectivity; maintain PRTG monitoring and respond proactively to infrastructure health issues; keep firmware current across all network hardware
• Evaluate, recommend, and lead the migration to a modern cloud telephony platform; own the current phone system through the transition including user provisioning, call routing, and licensing
• Partner with the Dev Ops, helpdesk and security team on complex escalations, identify root causes rather than symptoms, and build solutions that prevent repeat issues

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience;
  Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft AZ-104 or MS-102 are a strong plus
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineering with meaningful time in hybrid Windows and Azure environments; you have done real sysadmin work and you also know your way around modern cloud
• Strong hands-on Azure experience required - Entra , Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Files, Azure Arc, Azure Update Manager, and IaaS VM administration; solid Microsoft 365 administration across Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and Autopilot
• Power Shell proficiency including Microsoft Graph API, Active Directory automation, and Exchange Online management; comfortable with API integrations and scripted workflows; experience using AI tools to accelerate engineering
• Solid on-premises Windows Server background including AD DS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy; you are not afraid of legacy infrastructure and know how to manage it safely while moving toward something better
• Experience with enterprise backup platforms and restore validation practices; working knowledge of Cisco Meraki or equivalent enterprise network platform
• Strong security awareness and good judgment around security decisions; familiarity with SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks is a plus
• AWS experience is a plus — legacy workloads exist in AWS; disciplined about change management and documenting infrastructure changes before executing them

• Ownership and execution - identifies what needs to be done, builds a plan, executes it, and closes the loop without needing to be followed up with; nothing goes into the environment undocumented or untested
• Strong communication - leadership knows what is happening without having to ask; blockers and risks are surfaced early; ideas and recommendations come from you proactively
• Forward thinking - understands where the company is heading and makes decisions that move toward it; brings a point…