Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Specialty

Washington, DC

Location(s): US, Remote & Client Sites in the DMV and Mid-Atlantic Areas

We are seeking a talented Senior Systems Engineer with specialization in Microsoft technologies.  In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining complex systems and infrastructures that requires strong hands-on technical experience with Microsoft Azure/VxRail/VMware/SQL Cluster/Isilon/Networks/SharePoint/Teams/Office 365 platforms.  

To succeed, you must thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, possess a sharp business acumen, exceptional customer service/client-facing skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels within a client's organization. 

Responsibilities:

  • On-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations from a variety of platforms to Azure/M365
  • Azure/M365 Tenants setups, customizations, lockdowns
  • Migration of Hyper-V, VMware, on-prem physical servers to Azure
  • Deploy, Configure, Maintain VxRail & VMware
  • SQL Cluster Management
  • Isilon Administration
  • Teams phone systems migrations
  • Security scores, Defender for 365 and Identity, Sentinel, Conditional Access and other new MS Cloud security features
  • Intune/Autopilot/Azure AD
  • Migration from on-prem AD to Azure AD
  • Setting up SharePoint/Teams
  • SharePoint/Teams migrations from on-premise file servers/other cloud platforms
  • Governance policies setup for SharePoint/Teams
  • User training for SharePoint/Teams
  • Network Appliance Maintenance 
  • Heterogeneous LAN technologies
  • Work with variety of other technologies as needed, such as: Citrix/Networking/Cybersecurity

The ideal candidate will exemplify the following:

  • Exceptional customer service skills and strong business acumen – this is very much a client-facing position.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Ability to remain organized and stay on top of multiple priorities at once.
  • Sound judgement and ability to problem solve.
  • Team oriented nature but also capable of working well individually.
  • Capability to work in a highly visible, fast-paced environment.

Required technical skills and hands-on experience:

  • Windows server
  • VxRail
  • VMware
  • Hyper-v
  • SQL Clusters
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Multifactor/SAML/OKTA/AD Connect
  • Active Directory (expert level)
  • Azure AD
  • Intune/Autopilot
  • Isilon Admin
  • Network Appliance
  • Heterogeneous LAN technologies 

Minimum 3 years hands-on experience.

Ability to travel to client sites in the DMV and Mid-Atlantic areas.  

Availability to occasionally be on-call or perform work after hours and/or in emergencies.

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Salary:  From $100,000 per year, DOE

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life, Simple IRA with company match, generous paid time off plan.

TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST MEET THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

No Agencies/Recruiters.