IT Project Engineer

The Proactive Technology Group•Nassau, NY

10d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Project Engineer is based onsite at the company’s Greenvale, New York office and supports client environments across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island, with approximately 50% travel to client sites. Reporting to the IT Project Manager, the engineer independently leads small projects, partners with the Project Manager and service team on larger engagements, and serves as the technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle. The role focuses on hands-on technology design, configuration, and deployment. The engineer delivers projects from kickoff through closeout, executes technical plans and scopes, identifies and communicates risks and dependencies, and coordinates with vendors, ISPs, and client stakeholders. Implementation work includes Microsoft 365 and related services, identity and endpoint management, Windows Server and Azure, firewalls, switches, wireless networks, migrations, endpoint deployments, security implementations, and office moves or buildouts. The engineer also creates technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks in IT Glue; hands completed projects off to the service team; and uses Halo PSA and Ninja RMM for project tracking and endpoint work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with after-hours and weekend work as needed for cutovers and maintenance windows. The annual salary range is $75,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Hands-on experience configuring and deploying the listed technologies, not just supporting them.
Ability to own projects independently and recognize when to involve the Project Manager or senior resources.
Clear communication with clients, vendors, and internal teams at technical and non-technical levels.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation habits.
Ownership of outcomes and ability to follow projects through to completion.
Flexibility to work after hours or weekends as needed for cutovers and maintenance windows.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of IT experience, including two or more years in a project engineering, implementation, or senior technician role; MSP experience is ideal.
Proven experience configuring and deploying Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
Proven experience configuring and deploying Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
Proven experience configuring and deploying Azure, Entra ID, and Intune.
Proven experience with network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless.
Hands-on experience with SonicWall, Meraki, UniFi, and Ruckus.
Experience with email, SharePoint, and tenant-to-tenant migrations.
Experience with Azure migrations or GCC High/CMMC environments.
Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Azure/M365, CCNA, or Meraki CMNA.
Experience with IT documentation platforms and PSA/ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

Independently lead and deliver small projects from kickoff through closeout.
Partner with the Project Manager and service team to execute larger, multi-phase projects.
Serve as the technical point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
Execute technical plans, scopes, and effort estimates developed by the Project Manager, and provide technical input and recommendations as needed.
Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early and communicate them clearly.
Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and client stakeholders as needed.
Configure and deploy Microsoft 365 tenants, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, conditional access policies, Windows Server and Azure environments, firewalls, switches, and wireless networks.
Execute Microsoft 365 and email migrations; SharePoint migrations; server-to-cloud and Azure migrations; network builds and replacements; wireless deployments; endpoint deployments and refreshes; Intune enrollment; security and compliance implementations; and office moves, buildouts, and closures.
Produce technical documentation, as-built diagrams, and runbooks in IT Glue.
Ensure smooth handoff of completed projects to the service team.
Use Halo PSA for project tasks, time entry, and work tracking.
Use Ninja RMM for remote access, deployment, and endpoint management.