Jr. IT Project Engineer - Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing secure, compliant client environments under the guidance of the Project Engineering team, following documented standards and industry best practices for regulated financial firms.
• Support onboarding projects through discovery, implementation, cutover, and handoff to Support by owning assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Assist with cloud, infrastructure, and security assessments by gathering technical details, documenting findings, and contributing to recommendations under supervision.
• Contribute to Technical Project Plans by translating structured discovery inputs into clearly defined tasks, checklists, and effort estimates.
• Execute assigned technical work to meet project milestones and deadlines, escalating risks, questions, or blockers through established channels.
• Implement and support core platforms and services, including:
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, Conditional Access)
• Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
• File and email migrations from legacy or on-premises environments
• Basic network and security components such as firewalls, switches, and wireless access points under senior engineer guidance
• Absorb and execute lower-complexity project and support work independently, while receiving guidance from senior engineers and managers on higher-complexity tasks.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of professional IT experience in roles such as Desktop Support, Service Desk, Systems Administration, or similar.
• MSP or multi-tenant environment experience is a plus.
• Exposure to project or onboarding work such as email migrations, file migrations, network installs, or workstation deployments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Windows desktops and laptops.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience troubleshooting and deploying desktops, mobile devices, printers, and common office peripherals.
• Practical experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services.
• Familiarity with Entra ID, Intune, Conditional Access concepts, and modern identity and security baselines.
• General familiarity with common SaaS platforms used in modern office environments.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals including LAN/WAN, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls, and wireless networking.
• Exposure to enterprise networking equipment such as Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls, switches, and wireless platforms (Meraki, Ubiquiti) is strongly preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and basic email flow.
• Comfort working within documented standards and runbooks to ensure environments are cloud-first and secure by default.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures, manage a task list, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assigned work.
• MS-900 or CompTIA A+ (in progress or obtained within a reasonable timeframe after hire is acceptable).

Desirable Qualities

• Prior experience contributing to onboarding, migration, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with structured discovery, Technical Project Plans, and quality control processes.
• Exposure to investor or client due diligence processes, including explaining technical controls to non-technical reviewers.
• Interest in automation, scripting, or tooling such as PowerShell.
• Experience with common MSP toolsets such as ConnectWise, NinjaOne, SkyKick, or similar platforms.
• Exposure to email security, backup tooling, SIEM platforms, or SSO/IDP integrations.
• Understanding of core security principles such as MFA, Conditional Access, and least privilege access models.