Senior IT Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Managed Services Provider in Exeter is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to join their team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for managing escalations, project implementations, and systems design. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT experience, with deep knowledge in Microsoft systems, and will collaborate closely with clients to ensure smooth operations. This hybrid position offers 1-2 days in-office work each week and includes various benefits such as health insurance and unlimited PTO.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility after 3 months

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Cell phone and Internet reimbursement

Choice of Mac or Windows laptop

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on IT experience, including 3–5 years in an MSP environment.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft ecosystems: Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure.
• Experience with firewalls, switches, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs).
• Virtualization experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware.
• Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Act as Tier 2 technical support for escalations and complex issues.
• Architect and implement infrastructure and cloud solutions for SMBs.
• Support and maintain environments including Windows Server and Azure.
• Collaborate with account managers to align IT strategy with client goals.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Job description

Overview

CMC is a fast-growing Managed Services Provider (MSP) based in Exeter, NH, and we’re looking for a Senior IT Engineer to join our in-house team. This is a deeply hands-on role ideal for someone who loves solving complex problems, working directly with clients, and being a key player in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You’ll be the go-to expert for escalations, project implementations, and systems design. You’ll work closely with our clients and internal teams to ensure environments are running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. This position is based out of our Exeter office and may include local travel to client sites in the Boston area. This is a hybrid position, with 1-2 days in the office each week.

Responsibilities

• Act as Tier 2 technical support for escalations and complex issues
• Architect and implement infrastructure and cloud solutions for small to mid-sized businesses
• Support and maintain environments including Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, virtualization (VMware), Fortigate firewalls, and Rubrik backups
• Perform on-site visits for project work, assessments, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with account managers to align IT strategy with client business goals
• Document client environments and follow best practices for security and standardization
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and help develop SOPs
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support when required

Technical Experience

• Microsoft 365, including Intune and Defender suite (Endpoint, Cloud Apps, Office 365)
• Rubrik Security Cloud
• Veeam Backup and Replication
• Citrix published apps and VDI
• VMware vSphere
• Fortinet Firewalls and Switches
• HP and Dell server hardware
• Quantum tape libraries
• Windows and Linux servers
• LogicMonitor

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on IT experience, including 3–5 years in an MSP environment
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft ecosystems: Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure
• Experience with firewalls, switches, and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs)
• Virtualization experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware
• Familiarity with RMM/PSA tools like ConnectWise or similar
• Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-growing MSP environment
• Certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, VMware) are a plus but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Teams Rooms, Teams Phone systems, or modern cloud-first infrastructure solutions

Nice-to-Haves

• PowerShell or other scripting/automation experience
• Project management or technical leadership background
• Familiarity with CMMC, SOX, and other compliance frameworks

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility after 3 months
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Cell phone and Internet reimbursement
• Choice of Mac or Windows laptop

Compensation Package

• Bonus opportunities