Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Focused

About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer designs, engineers, and delivers Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid data center solutions, creating end-to-end cloud/hybrid architectures and overseeing operational deployment and administration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and administer M365 workloads (Intune, Defender, Teams, OneDrive, Azure Virtual Desktop)
• Implement and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN connections
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot systems at customer sites
• Provide technical support for product sales, installation, and support activities
• Conduct demonstrations, customer evaluations, and ROI analyses
• Deliver technical presentations and respond to technical questions during sales calls
• Develop technical content for bids and sales proposals
• Support sales with operating system guidance, performance conversion, and complex configuration planning
• Design and recommend solutions involving Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) hybrid, Microsoft Exchange/Exchange Online (including migration and hybrid coexistence), Microsoft SQL Server, Office 365 components, and related hardware/software
• Maintain deep knowledge of operating systems, hardware, peripherals, conversion techniques, and performance optimization
• Train customers on hardware and software usage
• Cultivate ongoing customer relationships to drive additional business
• Document prospect and customer interactions, configurations, and personal activity in Salesforce.com

Additional Responsibilities

• Work with virtualization environments (VMware, Hyper‑V, XenServer)

Core Competencies

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Problem‑Solving: Gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; collaborates effectively in group settings
• Technical Skills: Continuously builds knowledge and shares expertise
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively; listens well; responds effectively to questions; delivers strong group presentations
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; prioritizes team success; supports colleagues
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits for grammar and spelling; presents data effectively
• Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; orients to profitability; knows market and competition
• Cost Consciousness: Contributes to profits and conserves resources
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; inspires trust; works with integrity
• Dependability: Takes responsibility; keeps commitments; communicates proactively when issues arise
• Initiative: Takes independent action and calculated risks; seeks opportunities; offers and asks for help
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; plans resources; sets goals and objectives
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a four‑year college or university; or three to five years of related experience/training; or equivalent combination
• Seven or more years of professional experience, including at least four years installing/maintaining client/server hardware and software and five or more years working with Microsoft products and environments
• Infrastructure architecture knowledge: physical servers, storage devices (SAN/NAS/DAS), storage networking protocols (iSCSI, FC, Direct‑Attached), backup/disaster recovery concepts and implementation, and networking stack
• Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) hybrid experience; deep Exchange/Exchange Online expertise including migration methodologies and hybrid coexistence
• Microsoft SQL Server administration and migration expertise (MS SQL, SSIS, SSRS)
• Microsoft Fileserver administration including DFS replication, sharing, and migration methodologies
• Strong Group Policy and Print Server administration and migration experience
• Office 365 (stand‑alone and hybrid) expertise with migration practices from Exchange and non‑Exchange (IMAP) systems
• Microsoft Teams, Intune, Defender, and OneDrive proficiency
• Azure services configuration, implementation, and migration experience
• Microsoft SCCM understanding
• Workstation provisioning within Active Directory Forest/Domain model
• Microsoft Certified Professional Certification

Preferred

• Broad familiarity with Microsoft server platforms and technologies
• Consulting experience across diverse customer scenarios
• MCSA/MCSE/MCAA or one Microsoft Fundamentals and one Microsoft Intermediate certification (current/up‑to‑date)

Position requires up to 20% travel for installations, training, and meetings. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds for product installations.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000. Compensation is determined by job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and will vary among individuals.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts