Principal Infrastructure Engineer

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Base pay range

$200,000.00 / yr - $235,000.00 / yr

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Kforce is working with a client in search of a Principal Infrastructure Engineer – Global Architecture & Innovation, to join their team in Boston, MA. Summary : Are you a visionary technologist with deep hands‑on expertise in infrastructure engineering? Ready to lead transformative initiatives across a global enterprise? We are seeking a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to serve as a technical thought leader, driving the evolution of core infrastructure across compute, storage, networking, desktop, and cloud platforms. This is a high‑impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring top talent, and shaping the future of enterprise technology. You will work across global teams to architect resilient, scalable, and secure solutions that power mission‑critical business outcomes. Duties include :

• Architect Next‑Gen Infrastructure : Design and develop robust infrastructure solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments (AWS, Azure), ensuring scalability, security, and performance
• Champion Innovation : Research and prototype emerging technologies, lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives, and drive adoption of modern methodologies
• Mentor & Elevate : Provide expert guidance to infrastructure engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Collaborate Across Domains : Partner with application development, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with enterprise goals
• Lead Complex Problem Solving : Act as the highest point of escalation for critical infrastructure issues, leading resolution efforts across domains
• Standardize & Automate : Define engineering standards and drive automation using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python

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Why Join Us

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical / dental / vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note : Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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