Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer | Azure & PM Lead

Cinter Career; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Visa support possible

Job summary

Cinter Career Services, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Sr. System Engineer to lead IT infrastructure initiatives for enterprise clients. The role covers consulting, project management, system design, and operations across on-premises and cloud environments.

You will manage Azure and Microsoft 365 deployments, Active Directory services, and security solutions while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality IT solutions. Fluency in English and Japanese is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of System Engineering experience.
• 7–10 years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Japanese language skills or understanding of Japanese business culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure consulting for enterprise clients.
• Plan and manage M&A IT infrastructure projects.
• Analyze requirements and propose infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate with teams, customers, and vendors to ensure delivery.
• Maintain Windows Server environments and Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor engineering team and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

System engineering

Azure cloud

Windows Server administration

Active Directory & DNS/DHCP

Vendor management

Documentation & reporting

Security fundamentals (MFA, EDR/MDR)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Active Directory

Job description

▶︎ Job Details
・Job Title: Sr. System Engineer
・Client: Japanese IT Company
・Working Location: Houston, TX
・Employment Type: Full-time
・Salary: Up to 140K / per year (DOE)
・Benefit: Full Benefits
・Visa Support: Possible
・Language: English and Japanese

▶︎ Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure Consulting

• Provide IT infrastructure consulting services for enterprise clients.
• Support infrastructure planning for merger and acquisition (M&A) projects.
• Analyze clients' business requirements and recommend infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct technology assessments and identify opportunities to improve business efficiency.
• Prepare and present technical proposals to customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure implementation projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate internal teams, customers, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and provide regular status reports.
• Lead quality assurance activities and ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage vendors and external partners.

Projects may include:

• Microsoft Azure cloud migration
• SD-WAN / SASE implementation
• Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune deployment
• Endpoint Security implementation
• PC log management systems
• Business Continuity (BCP), Disaster Recovery (DR), and backup solutions
• Web server deployment and hosting
• Enterprise infrastructure implementation including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and Monitoring Systems

System Engineering & Operations

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage Windows Server environments.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Servers, Printer Servers, Radius Servers, and monitoring systems.
• Maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune environments.
• Manage Data Center and Colocation services.
• Maintain cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
• Implement and manage security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
• Perform system performance assessments and security audits.
• Support ERP platform administration and historical data management.

Leadership

• Support the Division Manager in achieving departmental goals.
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

▶︎ The Right Candidate Will Possess

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of System Engineering experience.
• 7-10 years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience implementing security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
• Experience managing vendors and customer-facing projects.
• Professional IT certifications are preferred.
• Japanese language skills or a deep understanding of Japanese business culture.