Senior Platforms Engineer

Senior Platform Engineer

Our client is seeking a successful candidate that will lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of mission-critical OT platforms across Windows and Linux environments. This includes partnering with IT, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure, scalable, and automated infrastructure solutions. This role demands a strategic mindset and deep technical expertise in enterprise systems, identity security, and cloud integration, ensuring platforms are resilient, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency, and skill level.

Location:

TX or OH

Salary: $120,000-$140,000

• Identify performance bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis, and implement system optimizations while establishing benchmarks and capacity-planning standards.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and technical support efforts, managing escalations, improving support procedures, and coordinating resolutions with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Design and test disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure high system resilience and business continuity.
• Analyze infrastructure performance trends, prepare detailed reports, and recommend improvements to drive ongoing platform optimization.
• Architect and configure complex, highly available, and scalable systems in alignment with industry best practices, ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge base, deliver training, and mentor junior engineers to promote consistent documentation and cross-team knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant platforms engineer experience.
• Extensive experience in enterprise systems engineering, with proven leadership in designing and managing large-scale Windows and Linux environments required.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) required.
• Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture and Linux identity management (LDAP, Kerberos, SSSD) required.
• Proficiency in IAM, IGA, and PAM technologies (e.g., SailPoint, Cyber Ark) preferred.
• Strong scripting and automation skills across Power Shell, Bash, and Python required.
• Expertise in SCCM, Intune, and Linux-native configuration management tools required.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and hybrid integration strategies required.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise migrations and modernization initiatives preferred.
• Experience implementing zero-trust architectures and advanced security frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) in OT contexts preferred.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) and disaster recovery planning preferred.