Senior - Systems Engineer, Infrastructure (52028)

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring a problem-solving mindset, fresh perspectives, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

We are seeking a Senior – Systems Engineer, Infrastructure, to join our Infrastructure team within the Information Technology department. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade infrastructure that spans virtualization, storage, hybrid cloud platforms, and backup/disaster recovery. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across these domains combined with a proactive approach to risk reduction, compliance readiness, and driving measurable cost savings through smart architecture decisions.

This role is ideal for an experienced infrastructure engineer who thrives on solving complex technical problems in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. Success in this role requires owning critical systems end-to-end, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-availability solutions, and mentoring junior engineers as part of a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Design implement, and maintain enterprise virtualization, storage, and server infrastructure supporting business-critical applications.
• Architect and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Zerto) to meet aggressive RPO/RTO targets and mitigate ransomware risk.
• Lead infrastructure consolidation and migration projects (data centers, storage arrays, server platforms) with minimal to zero downtime.
• Support hybrid cloud initiatives across AWS and/or Azure, including DR replication strategies.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST frameworks; partner with compliance and audit teams to maintain certification readiness.
• Manage and optimize Windows Server and Linux environments, including OS upgrades and consolidation efforts.
• Administer enterprise SharePoint, Active Directory, and email security/retention platforms.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts and technology investments to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, documentation, and disaster recovery plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in budget planning and infrastructure roadmap development.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have 7+ years of progressive experience in enterprise systems engineering or infrastructure architecture.
• Have deep hands-on expertise with VMware ESX/vSphere virtualization (VCP certification preferred).
• Have a strong background in enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, HPE, EMC, NetApp, or similar).
• Have proven experience with backup and DR tooling (Veeam, Zerto, Tivoli Storage Manager, or equivalent).
• Possess working knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Have experience supporting regulated environments and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST or similar).
• Possess solid Windows Server and Linux administration skills.
• Have a track record of leading infrastructure projects from design through implementation with measurable cost or efficiency outcomes.
• Have strong vendor management and budget/resource planning experience.
• Possess excellent cross-functional communication and mentoring skills.
• Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Have an MBA or relevant infrastructure/cloud certifications (preferred).
• Have experience supporting healthcare IT environments and EHR systems (Epic, McKesson) (preferred).
• Understand background in server hardware platforms (Dell, HPE, Cisco UCS, IBM) (preferred).
• Have experience with Citrix or large-scale endpoint deployment (preferred).
• Have a history of leading data center consolidations or zero-downtime migrations (preferred).