Microsoft Infrastructure Support Engineer

CDW

4d•$77,725 - $108,266•Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide Microsoft core infrastructure support for Managed Services customers, with a strong focus on on-premises technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory, domain controllers, Group Policy, SCCM, and related Microsoft infrastructure. Cloud experience is valuable as a secondary skill set but is not the primary focus of this role. This role operates in a reactive break/fix support model. The Engineer works directly with multiple customers in a fast-paced, case-based environment to assess issues, troubleshoot root causes, drive cases to resolution, and deliver a high-quality customer experience. The position may be based anywhere in the United States, with working hours coordinated to support customer and team needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of Microsoft support experience, or 7 years of total IT engineering experience, including 3 years of Microsoft support experience.
Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft core infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, domain controllers, and Group Policy.
Depth of experience troubleshooting Windows Server, Active Directory, domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, or SCCM in complex customer environments.
Experience working in a ticket-driven, case-based, or reactive break/fix support environment.
Customer-facing support experience with the ability to communicate professionally and clearly with multiple customers each day.
Professional experience in customer service, requirements gathering, task execution, troubleshooting, problem solving, and sound judgment around crisis escalation.
Ability to establish customer trust and confidence through technical knowledge, responsiveness, and an understanding of customer business needs.
Strong organizational, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing customer needs, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to collaborate, ask for assistance, or escalate.
Team-oriented approach with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and peer support.
Ability to consistently follow policies, procedures, instructions, and service commitments.
Ability to participate in the on-call rotation and adjust working hours based on customer or team coverage needs.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Managed Services Provider (MSP) or Managed Services experience supporting multiple customer environments is a plus.
Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server, endpoint management, Azure, Microsoft 365, or other relevant Microsoft technologies is a plus.
Exposure to Azure, Microsoft 365, or hybrid infrastructure environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical support resource for customers experiencing Microsoft core infrastructure issues.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues involving Windows Server, Active Directory, domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, endpoint management, and related Microsoft technologies.
Support hybrid or cloud technologies, including Azure and Microsoft 365, when needed and aligned with the Engineer’s skill set.
Assess customer issues quickly, identify root causes, and drive assigned cases through resolution.
Manage service requests through a case queue, review assignments daily, and provide accurate and timely status updates.
Document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, customer communications, incident details, and change activity in the appropriate tracking systems.
Communicate technical problems, business impact, next steps, and solutions clearly and professionally to customers and stakeholders.
Work directly with multiple customers each day and build trust through responsiveness, technical knowledge, and professional communication.
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and share knowledge.
Engage Microsoft support or other technical resources when additional product expertise or escalation assistance is required.
Understand service-level agreements in a production environment and work to meet customer commitments.
Participate in an on-call rotation supporting critical systems.
Participate in customer calls and work with account management personnel in support of the client relationship.
Contribute to technical documentation, procedures, knowledge articles, templates, proposals, and training materials.
Participate in client projects and infrastructure improvements as assigned.
Mentor and support peers within the team and across CDW.
Attend training and obtain industry-related certifications as determined by management.
Manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and complete tasks and projects on time.
Communicate unanticipated events, risks, schedule changes, or technical concerns to the Engineering Manager.
Identify potential customer needs or cross-selling opportunities and communicate them to the appropriate sales or account team.
Adhere to time-entry, compliance, policy, and procedural requirements.