Kforce has a client seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Responsibilities: * Senior Systems Engineer works under the direction of the Manager of Systems Engineering * Plans and schedules project work to meet assignment timeframes * Meets formally or informally with the manager or designated senior staff to discuss status, ask for assistance on intractable problems, and to review accomplishments * Assists the Operations System Administration team in providing 3rd tier support to enterprise systems * Assists the IT Security, Application Development, Network and Operations Service teams in the implementation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure * Accepts complete technical responsibility for equipment and assigned technologies * As a Senior Systems Engineer, you make evaluations and recommendations concerning current systems * Documents the design, implementation and final configuration of both new and existing technologies and equipment * Escalates intractable problems to vendors and/or senior manager for resolution * Opens problem reporting tickets and accurately uses all problem tracking software systems * Must adhere to company Policies and Procedures * Must use common hand tools and electronic test equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues with computers, peripherals, and computer software * Must work with members of the Technical Staff and Management in a fast-paced environment to identify, isolate and resolve hardware and software issues * Must maintain technical documentation for all systems * Analyzes business needs and makes appropriate infrastructure modifications