Flexible Operating Systems Engineer Jobs in Indiana

Job Description:

We're KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it's our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That's why we've built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together - where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

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The Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of enterprise infrastructure systems across cloud and on-premise environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in virtualization, networking, and operating systems, with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. The candidate should bring a blend of technical acumen, regulatory knowledge, and client-facing professionalism.

Drive Infrastructure Excellence

• Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure solutions using hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies.

• Play a key role in the execution of complex infrastructure projects and core services such as server migrations /deployments, client onboarding, security initiatives like disaster recovery testing, Active Directory, and enterprise file systems. In performing designs ensure seamless integration, scalability, and operational resilience across hybrid infrastructures.

• Support after hours and weekend scheduled implementations and emergency incident responses.

• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure high availability and performance.

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.

• Ensure compliance with security policies and assist in vulnerability remediation and patch management.

Enable Seamless Operations

• Mastery support forWindows,Linux, andmacOSsystems across the enterprise.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments, upgrades, and integrations.

• Document system configurations, diagrams, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Champion Innovation & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across infrastructure and operations including but not limited to AI management.

• Advise and collaborate with stakeholders to strategically align infrastructure capabilities with evolving business objectives.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance performance, security, and scalability.

• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure support.

• Hands-on experience withAWSand/orAzurecloud services.

• Hands-on experience with hybrid (on-premise and cloud) Windows Server Management, Virtualization and Containers, and Active Directory Domain Services.

• Proficiency inVMware vSphereadministration and virtual networking.

• Expertise in managing and troubleshootingWindows Server,Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL), andmacOSenvironments.

• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

• Familiarity with identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO).

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Approximately 35% travel outside the Indianapolis metro area; dependable transportation is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.