IT Project Engineer

The Proactive Technology Group•New York, NY

9d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Project Engineer joins the Projects team and is based onsite in the Greenvale, NY office, supporting client environments across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. 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 position involves approximately 50% travel to client sites. 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. The engineer configures and deploys Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, conditional access policies, Windows Server and Azure environments, firewalls, switches, and wireless networks. Projects may include Microsoft 365 and email migrations; SharePoint and tenant-to-tenant migrations; server-to-cloud and Azure migrations; network builds and equipment replacements; endpoint deployments and Intune enrollment; security and compliance implementations; and office moves, buildouts, and closures. The role also requires producing technical documentation, as-built diagrams, and runbooks in IT Glue; handing off completed projects to the service team; and using Halo PSA and Ninja RMM for project tracking and endpoint-related work.

Requirements

At least 5 years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in a project engineering, implementation, or senior technician role; MSP experience is preferred.
Hands-on experience configuring and deploying Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
Proven experience configuring and deploying Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
Proven experience with 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 IT documentation platforms and PSA/ticketing systems.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client locations as needed.
Ability to lead 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 project outcomes through completion.
Flexibility to work after hours or weekends for cutovers and maintenance windows.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Azure migrations or GCC High / CMMC environments.
Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Azure/M365, CCNA, or Meraki CMNA.
Experience working at an MSP.

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, scope, and effort estimates developed by the Project Manager, providing technical input and recommendations where needed.
Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early and communicate them clearly.
Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and client stakeholders as needed.
Configure and deploy client infrastructure, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID, Intune, conditional access policies, Windows Server, Azure, firewalls, switches, and wireless networks.
Execute migrations, network deployments and replacements, 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.
Travel to client locations as needed.