Lead Systems Engineer

About the Role We are partnering with a well-established Atlanta-based organization to identify a Lead Systems Engineer who will serve as a key technical leader across enterprise infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys designing, implementing, and optimizing both on-premise and cloud-based systems. As a senior member of the IT team, you will lead infrastructure initiatives spanning Active Directory, Citrix environments, networking, and Azure cloud services, while acting as the highest escalation point for critical technical issues. Your work will directly impact system reliability, scalability, and overall business continuity. What You'll Do Design and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions supporting business-critical applications Define and standardize system and cloud architecture across on-prem and Azure environments Provide advanced technical leadership across Windows Server, Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop, networking, and endpoint technologies Serve as the final escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud-related issues Lead administration and optimization of Active Directory, including GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and identity integrations Manage and enhance Citrix application and desktop delivery platforms for performance and reliability Support and administer Azure services, including virtual machines, networking, and connectivity Define and implement Meraki networking configurations and integrations with cloud and virtual environments Oversee system patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management across infrastructure platforms Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system performance, availability, and scalability issues Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate and implement new technologies Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation Lead engineering initiatives and mentor entry level team members