Windows Systems Engineer-MSP

Perennial Resources International

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

ABSOLUTELY NO H1S OR 3RD PARTIES.

THIS ROLE IS ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY.

The Senior Systems Engineer is a senior-level technical consulting role responsible for

architecting, implementing, securing, and supporting complex client environments. This role

requires deep expertise across Microsoft 365, identity management, virtualization platforms, and

enterprise infrastructure design within highly regulated industries.

The Senior Systems Engineer operates as a technical leader within the consulting

organization. The role involves designing secure environments from the ground up, leading

infrastructure migrations and modernization initiatives, troubleshooting complex issues across

identity, networking, and virtualization layers, and serving as a technical escalation point for

consulting staff.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a multi-client consulting environment requiring both

strong technical depth and the ability to guide clients toward secure and well-architected solutions.

Accountability for outcomes remains with the Senior Systems Engineer, even when work is

delegated to other resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identity & Access Management

 Design and implement Microsoft 365 tenant environments aligned with secure baseline

standards

 Configure and administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)

 Architect and implement Conditional Access policies and authentication controls

 Design hybrid identity architectures including Password Hash Sync (PHS), Pass-through

Authentication (PTA), and federation models

 Administer and secure on-premises Active Directory environments including OU

structure and Group Policy

 Design authentication and authorization models appropriate for regulated client

environments

Email & Collaboration Security

 Configure and troubleshoot email authentication protocols including SPF, DKIM, and

DMARC

 Design and maintain Exchange Online mail flow configurations

 Implement secure sharing policies within SharePoint Online and OneDrive

 Diagnose and resolve complex mail routing and delivery issues

Endpoint & Device Management

 Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint and device management

 Implement device compliance policies and application protection policies

 Integrate device compliance with Conditional Access enforcement

 Design secure access models for managed and unmanaged devices

Infrastructure & Virtualization

 Design and support virtualization platforms such as VMware or equivalent enterprise

solutions

 Diagnose and resolve performance issues across compute, memory, storage, and

networking layers

 Implement high availability, redundancy, and resilience strategies for infrastructure

environments

 Support Windows Server environments including domain controllers, file services, and

Remote Desktop Services

Backup & Disaster Recovery

 Architect backup and recovery strategies using 3-2-1 protection principles

 Implement immutable and offsite backup protections

 Design and validate disaster recovery procedures

 Lead recovery efforts during incident response situations

Networking & Systems Troubleshooting

 Troubleshoot DNS, routing, firewall, and connectivity issues across client environments

 Maintain strong understanding of Active Directory DNS architecture including SRV

records

 Support integration with email gateways and third-party filtering platforms

 Diagnose multi-layer infrastructure issues affecting identity, networking, and application

services

Project Leadership & Client Engagement

 Lead Microsoft 365 migrations including hybrid and cutover implementations

 Plan and execute tenant onboarding and infrastructure modernization initiatives

 Serve as technical lead on client projects and consulting engagements

 Develop documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical standards

 Serve as a technical liaison between company, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors

 Develop and maintain strong client relationships, working closely with Principals and

senior leadership to support the client experience

 Deliver status updates proactively and surface issues before they reach the client — a

client should never learn about an outage or a failed migration before our company does

 Review and validate work performed by other resources before it reaches the client;

delegating a task does not transfer accountability for the outcome

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

 Serve as a technical escalation resource for Systems Engineers and consulting staff

 Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer across the team

 Promote technical best practices and disciplined operational standards

 Support the continued improvement of our consulting methodologies

 Continuously expand technical expertise across both existing and emerging technologies,

sharing new findings with the broader team

JOB EXPECTATIONS

 Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

 Remain engaged with an open client issue through resolution, including outside standard

business hours — evenings and weekends as needed — consistent with our client

service expectations and the billing bonus program.

 Adherence to the Information Security Management System (ISMS) framework:

o The ISMS consists of processes and controls to manage the firm’s data security

with a goal of protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of

information assets for clients and of our firm.

o Personnel are expected to contribute continuously to the ISMS framework by:

o Reporting incidents, events, and potential threats

o Identifying weaknesses within the ISMS and reporting them

o Providing recommendations for improvement for both the security infrastructure

and related operating procedures

o Recognizing the implications of non-conformance

 This job description is not intended to cover or describe all tasks, duties, and

responsibilities that may be required, nor does this constitute an offer of employment.

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