Senior System Engineer

Top Prospect Group; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Generalist) to design, deploy, upgrade, and support IT infrastructure for multiple clients across diverse environments. You’ll lead projects from discovery to optimization, handling server, storage, networking, and security tasks.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience, with strong VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, storage, and firewall skills, plus client-facing delivery in hybrid cloud settings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure engineering, preferably with VAR/MSP/consulting background.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and related core services.
• Proven experience with VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix platforms.
• Experience with enterprise storage configuration and backup strategies.
• Proficient in Layer 2/3 networking and enterprise Wi-Fi deployment (Meraki, Aruba, Extreme).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Meraki).
• Comfortable working in hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + Microsoft 365, Azure).
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead or senior engineer on infrastructure projects, including deployments, hardware refreshes, and upgrades.
• Participate in discovery, solution design, and implementation planning with project managers and sales engineers.
• Perform client-facing deployments, migrations, and infrastructure cutovers on-site and remotely.
• Deploy and manage VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV environments.
• Handle host configuration, VM provisioning, cluster setup, and resource optimization.
• Perform P2V migrations and assist with licensing and capacity planning.
• Implement and maintain enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and backup solutions.
• Configure backup and disaster recovery using Veeam, Datto, or similar tools.
• Deploy and support wired and wireless networks with enterprise-grade gear.
• Configure firewall rules, VPNs, and security policies; assist with migrations.
• Provide documentation and handoff training to client IT staff.

Skills

IT infrastructure engineering

Client-facing delivery

Hybrid cloud experience

Project management

Troubleshooting

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Hyper-V

Nutanix AHV

SAN/NAS storage

Veeam Backup & Replication

Datto Backup

Cisco Meraki

Aruba networking

Extreme Networks

Fortinet FortiGate

SonicWall firewall

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

REMOTE-HYBRID / 55-60hr / Windows Related Infrastructure & Networking

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Generalist). This client-facing role is responsible for deploying, upgrading, and supporting IT infrastructure solutions across a wide variety of environments. You’ll be a key contributor to project success — from initial design and implementation through troubleshooting and optimization .

The ideal candidate has broad technical knowledge, is comfortable juggling multiple clients/projects, and thrives in dynamic environments. Strong experience with Hyper-V, Nutanix, and VMware, as well as enterprise switching, wireless, and firewall platforms, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Act as lead or senior engineer on infrastructure projects, including new deployments, hardware refreshes, and complex upgrades
• Participate in discovery, solution design, and implementation planning in coordination with project managers and sales engineers
• Perform client-facing deployments, migrations, and infrastructure cutovers, both on-site and remotely
• Deploy and manage VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV environments
• Handle host configuration, VM provisioning, cluster setup, and resource optimization
• Perform physical-to-virtual (P2V) migrations and assist with licensing and capacity planning

Storage & Backup

• Implement and maintain enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS) from vendors such as HPE, Dell EMC, and Synology
• Integrate storage solutions with virtualization and backup platforms
• Configure backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Datto, or similar tools

Networking & Wi-Fi

• Deploy and support wired and wireless networks using Cisco Meraki, Aruba, and Extreme Networks hardware
• Configure switches, VLANs, QoS, port security, and wireless SSIDs with enterprise-grade best practices
• Conduct network assessments and resolve LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi performance issues

Firewalls & Security

• Deploy and configure next-generation firewalls, including Fortinet (FortiGate), SonicWall, and Meraki MX
• Set up VPNs, content filtering, intrusion prevention, and traffic shaping policies
• Assist with firewall migrations, rule reviews, and integration with client authentication systems

Client Communication & Support

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation for advanced technical issues during and after project execution
• Provide technical documentation, as-built diagrams, and handoff training to client IT staff
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transitions from project to support phase

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure engineering, with VAR, MSP, or consulting background strongly preferred
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and related core infrastructure services
• Strong working knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix platforms
• Experience with enterprise storage configuration and backup strategies
• Proficiency with Layer 2/3 networking and enterprise Wi-Fi deployment (Meraki, Aruba, Extreme)
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, including Fortinet, SonicWall, and Meraki
• Comfortable working in hybrid cloud environments (on-prem + Microsoft 365, Azure, etc.)

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client sites when required