Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Systems Engineer II in Seattle, WA. Duties: * Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations via automation * Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair * Create processes that enhance operational workflow and provide positive customer impact * Dive deep to resolve problems at their root, looking for failure patterns amenable to long-term solutions via simplification and automation * Avoid re-inventing the wheel and prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure prone ones * Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational support at scale, and efficient use of resources * Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance at improving operational efficiency Lab manager responsibilities: Frequent (Daily/Weekly) activities: * Perform nodes firmware updates as needed * Perform nodes reboot * Unbrick Kindle devices * Audit device inventory and update tracking systems * Coordinate with test teams on device requirements * Update device configuration management systems * Schedule and oversee device maintenance * Reboot devices on demand * Reinstall/flash corrupted devices * Monitor device farm node ACME status * Ensure all test devices are properly charged and connected * Document and report any device malfunctions On-Demand Activities: * Set up new devices and testing nodes * Replace/repair malfunctioning devices/nodes * Support test automation infrastructure updates * Configure devices for specific test requirements * Assist with special testing projects * Coordinate with IT for network/infrastructure support