Sr. System Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Visa support

Job summary

cinter in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr. System Engineer to lead IT infrastructure consulting and end-to-end project delivery for enterprise clients. The role focuses on Azure cloud, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 Entra ID and Intune, SD-WAN/SASE, and security initiatives such as MFA and EDR/MDR.

You will analyze business requirements, propose solutions, and build long-term client relationships. Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of system engineering and IT project management experience, strong

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

File Server

Radius Server

MFA

EDR/MDR

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.