Senior Systems Engineer - Identity Management, Kubernetes, Linux Everforth, Cybercoders - 3.9 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $350,000 - $800,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Containerization systems Performance monitoring Cloud identity and access management (IAM) Authorization controls implementation Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation IT user and group management Linux support RESTful API Tooling High-performance computing clusters IT monitoring tools Data access controls implementation Computer networking Production monitoring Monitoring system implementation Identity and access management (IAM) architecture design Access control management Distributed computing DevOps automation Cross-functional collaboration Cloud monitoring Server management automation Python Cross-functional communication Identity & access management

Full Job Description Senior Systems Engineer Systems Engineer, Servers/Cloud/Data Location:

Must be able to work onsite Tue, Wed, & Thursday out of one of these office locations: New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA; Durham, NC Position Overview We are seeking a Systems Engineer focused on servers, cloud, and data infrastructure to design, deploy, and operate scalable, secure compute platforms. This role will lead implementation of identity management, container orchestration, and high-performance computing (HPC) solutions across distributed systems, collaborate with development and operations teams, and automate tasks using Python to ensure reliable, high-performance services. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain server, cloud, and data infrastructure with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and auditing across platforms. Build, operate, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and associated container tooling for production workloads. Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems at scale, including configuration management and performance tuning. Design and support HPC environments and workflows, including resource scheduling, MPI, and GPU/accelerator management. Architect and troubleshoot distributed systems, ensuring fault tolerance, observability, and efficient networking. Develop automation, tooling, and integrations using Python for deployment, monitoring, and operations tasks. Collaborate with SRE, DevOps, and engineering teams to define operational runbooks, SLAs, and incident response processes. Evaluate and integrate cloud services (IaaS/PaaS) and hybrid solutions, and drive cost and performance optimizations. Document architectures, operational procedures, and security controls; mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of systems engineering or SRE experience working with servers, cloud platforms, and data infrastructure. Proven experience with identity management systems (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth/OIDC, SAML) and implementing secure IAM policies. Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes (cluster provisioning, networking, Helm/operators, CSI, RBAC). Deep Linux administration skills including kernel tuning, storage, networking, and automation. Experience designing, deploying, or operating HPC environments and familiarity with schedulers (Slurm, PBS) and MPI/GPU workloads. Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts (consensus, partitioning, replication, consistency) and practical troubleshooting skills. Proficient in Python for automation, orchestration, and building operational tools; familiarity with REST APIs and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with monitoring/observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and logging, metrics and alerting best practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills; experience working in cross-functional teams.

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cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD), and experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible). Benefits Vacation/PTO Medical Dental Vision 401k Bonus Relocation For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at to make arrangements. Salary $350000 - $800000 USD per year