Senior Systems Engineer

Top Prospect Group, Inc.; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to join the Professional Services team. You will lead the design, deployment, and support of IT infrastructure across diverse environments, covering virtualization, storage, networking, and security.

This client-facing role requires managing multiple projects and ensuring successful delivery for our clients. The position offers hybrid/remote work with onsite as needed in the New England area.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure, ideally in consulting, VAR, or MSP roles.
• Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP.
• Strong background in virtualization, storage, networking, and firewall/security.
• Comfortable in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Excellent client-facing communication and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects: deployments, upgrades, migrations, and cutovers.
• Configure and support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix).
• Manage enterprise storage (HPE, Dell EMC, Synology) and backup solutions (Veeam, Datto).
• Design and troubleshoot wired/wireless networks (Meraki, Aruba, Extreme).
• Deploy and configure firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Meraki) and VPN/security policies.
• Act as Tier 3 support and provide clear documentation and client handoffs.

Skills

Windows

Office 365

Active Directory

PowerShell

Firewalls

Networking

Meraki/Aruba

VMWare

Hyper-V

Tier3 support

Tools

Nutanix

HPE

Dell EMC

Synology

Veeam

Datto

Fortinet

SonicWall

Meraki

Aruba

Job description

Job Description

LONG TERM CONTRACT / REMOTE / 55-60HR

If you're a hands-on problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments, we have the role for you become our next Senior Systems Engineer.

Direct Hire or Contract to Hire

FT

135-145K

Hybrid/Remote- Looking for someone in the New England arear that would be able to come onsite if the situation needed otherwise would be remote.

MSP experience a big plus

Skills: Windows, Office 365, Active Directory, PowerShell, Firewalls, Networking, Meraki/Aruba, VMWare, Hyper-V, Tier3 support.

We re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Professional Services team. In this client-facing role, you'll lead the design, deployment, and support of IT infrastructure solutions across diverse environments. This is a hands on role covering virtualization, storage, networking, and security ideal for a well-rounded engineer comfortable managing multiple projects and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure projects: deployments, upgrades, migrations, and cutovers
• Configure and support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix)
• Manage enterprise storage (HPE, Dell EMC, Synology) and backup solutions (Veeam, Datto)
• Design and troubleshoot wired/wireless networks (Meraki, Aruba, Extreme)
• Deploy and configure firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Meraki) and VPN/security policies
• Act as Tier 3 support and provide clear documentation and client handoffs

What You Bring

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure, ideally in consulting, VAR, or MSP roles
• Deep experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP
• Strong background in virtualization, storage, networking, and firewall/security
• Comfortable in hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud)
• Excellent client-facing communication and project delivery skills

Bonus Points

• Certifications: VCP, MCSE/MCSA, Nutanix NCP, Fortinet NSE, CCNA/CCNP
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell)
• Familiarity with PSA/RMM tools like ConnectWise or Autotask

Company Description

Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 25 years
of experience in Information Technology and Creative Staffing. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. Top Prospect Group meets with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are then able to provide a more consistent recruitment process.