Senior Systems Engineer - Unix/Windows

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who will drive the discovery, design, remediation, and integration of Unix and Windows infrastructure within a centralized Privileged Access Management (PAM) platform, while ensuring strong enterprise security controls, operational sustainability, governance, and automation across various technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the discovery and evaluation of server environments and their supporting infrastructure organization-wide
• Determine which operating systems, hosting platforms, and application dependencies fall within project scope
• Evaluate readiness for onboarding, factoring in patch compliance and existing security measures
• Review current authentication methods such as RDP and OpenSSH, identifying secure alternatives to outdated login practices
• Establish Active Directory onboarding frameworks, including OU structures and GPO strategies
• Oversee privileged AD access needs and associated operational workflows
• Lead the integration of Windows systems into PAM tools like BeyondTrust
• Implement credential governance measures, including LAPS and privileged account controls
• Pinpoint applications that require privileged or service account access, correcting any non-compliant setups
• Build automation solutions for domain joins, AD provisioning, and PAM onboarding using Shell, Python, or PowerShell
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, PAM Engineering, and Application Support teams to align efforts
• Create technical documentation, operational guidelines, and implementation roadmaps

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years working with Windows and Unix server administration
• Solid expertise in Active Directory design and engineering, including GPO development and oversight
• Hands-on experience with PAM platforms, ideally BeyondTrust, along with Microsoft LAPS
• Skilled in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Working knowledge of GitLab or comparable CI/CD tools
• Solid grasp of Windows authentication protocols such as RDP, OpenSSH, and Kerberos
• Awareness of security principles and privileged access governance standards
• Practical experience managing infrastructure patching and compliance requirements

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to vaulting technologies
• Experience using Rundeck, BigFix, or similar orchestration platforms

Benefits

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

We connect like-minded people:

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We invest in your growth:

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers

• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We cover it all:

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)