Senior IT Project Engineer

Solarus Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Senior IT Project Engineer to lead high-end project engineering work. The role focuses on managing complex infrastructure projects, collaborating with clients, and optimizing IT environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, relevant certifications, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in IT infrastructure roles within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Servers, VMware/Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure, and SharePoint migrations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business needs.
• Proactively monitor and manage systems and networks.

Skills

Windows Servers

Active Directory

VMware

Hyper-V

Microsoft Azure

SharePoint

Network Configurations

Education

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSE/MCITP

VMware VCP

CompTIA Network+

Cisco CCNP

Job description

This range is provided by Solarus Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Engineer specializing in high-end project engineering work. This role involves leading infrastructure projects, server migrations, SharePoint migrations, Azure configurations, and systems management while collaborating with clients to maintain, monitor, and optimize their IT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Engineering: Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex infrastructure projects involving Windows Servers, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure solutions, and SharePoint migrations.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored IT solutions that align with their goals.
• System Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor and manage systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Server Migrations: Execute seamless server migrations while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
• Cloud Solutions: Design and deploy Microsoft Azure environments, including migration strategies and optimization.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers during project execution and act as a subject matter expert for advanced troubleshooting.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for all technical processes, configurations, and project deliverables.
• Pre-Sales Support: Provide technical expertise during client consultations to support proposals and solution design.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in IT infrastructure roles within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows Servers, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V virtualization technologies, Microsoft Azure solutions, SharePoint migrations, and network configurations (routing/switching/firewall setups).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+, or Cisco CCNP are highly preferred.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Experience managing medium-to-large-scale IT projects from planning to completion; PMP certification is a plus.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+

Microsoft specifically:

• AZ-900, MS-900, SC-90 (not required, nice to have fundamentals)
• AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-200/SC-300/SC-400
• AZ-500, AZ-700
• AZ-800/801 or Server 2016 equivalent cert
• IT Services and IT Consulting

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Engineer specializing in high-end project engineering work. This role involves leading infrastructure projects, server migrations, SharePoint migrations, Azure configurations, and systems management while collaborating with clients to maintain, monitor, and optimize their IT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Engineering: Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex infrastructure projects involving Windows Servers, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure solutions, and SharePoint migrations.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored IT solutions that align with their goals.
• System Monitoring & Maintenance: Proactively monitor and manage systems and networks to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Server Migrations: Execute seamless server migrations while minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
• Cloud Solutions: Design and deploy Microsoft Azure environments, including migration strategies and optimization.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers during project execution and act as a subject matter expert for advanced troubleshooting.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation for all technical processes, configurations, and project deliverables.
• Pre-Sales Support: Provide technical expertise during client consultations to support proposals and solution design.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in IT infrastructure roles within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows Servers, Active Directory, VMware/Hyper-V virtualization technologies, Microsoft Azure solutions, SharePoint migrations, and network configurations (routing/switching/firewall setups).
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+, or Cisco CCNP are highly preferred.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Experience managing medium-to-large-scale IT projects from planning to completion; PMP certification is a plus.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, VMware VCP, CompTIA Network+

Microsoft specifically:

• AZ-900, MS-900, SC-90 (not required, nice to have fundamentals)
• AZ-104, AZ-140, SC-200/SC-300/SC-400
• AZ-500, AZ-700
• AZ-800/801 or Server 2016 equivalent cert

Industry

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Employment Type

Full-time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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