Senior Systems Engineer (Azure & Cloud Infrastructure)

MSP Hire • Columbia, MD

2h

About The Position

Design. Solve. Lead. We're looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our growing Managed Services team. This is a hands-on technical role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced MSP environment and wants to work on complex infrastructure, Microsoft cloud technologies, Azure Virtual Desktop migrations, and strategic client projects. This is not a ticket-queue-only position. You'll serve as a senior technical resource, helping clients modernize their environments while mentoring teammates and solving the issues others can't.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT engineering experience
• Experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment strongly preferred
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Microsoft 365
• Windows Server
• VMware and/or Hyper-V
• Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching)
• Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Intune
• Conditional Access
• Backup and Disaster Recovery solutions

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure, Security, or Microsoft 365 certifications
• Experience with SonicWall, Fortinet, or Meraki firewalls
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Security and compliance frameworks
• RMM and PSA platforms such as ConnectWise, Autotask, or NinjaOne

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions
• Lead troubleshooting efforts across cloud, server, networking, and virtualization environments
• Support service desk teams with advanced technical guidance
• Design and implement Microsoft Azure solutions
• Lead Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) deployments and migrations
• Execute Microsoft 365 migrations and modernization initiatives
• Design scalable, secure infrastructure for a variety of client environments
• Participate in planning, architecture, and project delivery
• Work directly with clients to understand business and technical requirements
• Communicate solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build trusted advisor relationships through professionalism and technical excellence

What This Job Offers

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