Senior IT Project Engineer

PeopleSharp • Charlotte, NC

14h • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Do you enjoy taking complex IT environments and turning them into secure, scalable solutions that truly work for clients? Sterling Technology Solutions, a growing MSP, is looking for a Senior IT Project Engineer. The Senior IT Project Engineer will serve as the technical resource responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting complex IT infrastructure and cloud projects for our clients. This role is hands-on and client-facing, requiring strong technical expertise, professionalism, and communication. This is an in-person role located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT experience
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience preferred
• Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and security best practices
• Experience designing and implementing solutions in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure environments
• Hands-on experience with server infrastructure, networking equipment, firewalls, and VPNs
• Experience implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in client-facing technical discussions

Nice To Haves

• Azure certifications or other relevant cloud certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement infrastructure, networking, and cloud solutions that align with client needs and security best practices
• Participate in technical pre-sales discussions, reviewing project scopes and helping define implementation strategies, timelines, and hardware/software requirements
• Execute complex IT projects including Microsoft 365, Azure, and SharePoint setups and migrations, server and network infrastructure deployments, and firewall and VPN implementations
• Act as a technical lead in project kickoff and update meetings, providing status updates and coordinating with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Collaborate with the operations coordinator to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope
• Deliver end-user training or technical documentation when needed
• Maintain detailed project documentation within IT Glue and ConnectWise, including configurations, credentials, and network diagrams
• Conduct thorough internal hand offs to service and support teams to ensure smooth post-project operations

Benefits

• Salary range of $100,000–$130,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and 401(k) with company match
• A team culture that values strong technical work, clear communication, and delivering great outcomes for clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed