Senior Network Systems Engineer

SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Systems Engineer with broad hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure, Windows infrastructure, backup and recovery, storage, PowerShell, SQL Server, and virtualization technologies. This is a senior-level, hands-on role combining project implementation and technical support. The engineer will independently deliver infrastructure projects while also handling service tickets, work orders, troubleshooting, and technical escalations within their areas of expertise. The ideal candidate has a strong Microsoft infrastructure background and can work across cloud, server, storage, backup, database, and virtualization environments. Candidates should be comfortable taking ownership of technical work from assessment and design through implementation, troubleshooting, and completion. This position is initially a six-month fixed-term/project-based opportunity, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Microsoft Azure & Windows Infrastructure

• Design, implement, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Azure and Windows infrastructure.
• Support Azure identity integration, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and related hybrid infrastructure.
• Perform and support tenant and domain changes across Microsoft environments.
• Administer, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.
• Support Azure storage technologies, including immutable storage where applicable.
• Integrate and consolidate infrastructure and services across different technologies and client environments.
• Assess infrastructure performance, utilization, capacity, and reliability and recommend appropriate improvements. Backup, Recovery & Storage
• Design, implement, administer, and troubleshoot backup and recovery solutions.
• Manage Veeam backup environments, including backup configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, restoration, and recovery activities.
• Support storage platforms such as QNAP and HPE Nimble Storage.
• Implement and maintain appropriate backup, retention, recovery, and data-protection practices.
• Diagnose and resolve backup failures, storage issues, capacity constraints, and recovery problems.
• Work with technical teams to ensure backup and recovery procedures are properly implemented and documented. PowerShell & Automation
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for infrastructure administration and automation.
• Automate repetitive Windows, Azure, server, and operational tasks where appropriate.
• Use PowerShell for configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and remediation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation. SQL Server
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Support SQL Server configuration, maintenance, performance, availability, and operational troubleshooting.
• Assist with SQL reporting and related database requirements.
• Troubleshoot SQL-related infrastructure and application issues. Virtualization
• Administer and troubleshoot VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Support virtual machine implementation, configuration, maintenance, and migrations.
• Diagnose performance, availability, storage, and connectivity issues affecting virtual infrastructure.
• Support virtualization-related infrastructure projects and upgrades. Projects, Support & Escalations
• Plan and independently deliver assigned infrastructure projects and technical work orders.
• Perform infrastructure installations, upgrades, migrations, and modernization activities.
• Handle service tickets, work orders, advanced troubleshooting, and technical escalations.
• Troubleshoot complex problems across Azure, Windows Server, storage, backups, databases, and virtualization.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop appropriate long-term solutions.
• Support both project-based implementations and day-to-day technical service requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and support personnel.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, diagrams, and implementation records.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, support teams, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

Requirements Required

Qualifications

• Senior-level hands-on experience supporting and implementing Microsoft infrastructure and systems environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Windows infrastructure.
• Strong hands-on Windows Server administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD integration, tenant/domain changes, and hybrid Microsoft environments.
• Strong experience with backup and recovery administration.
• Hands-on experience with Veeam or comparable enterprise backup technologies.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation capabilities.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server.
• Broad infrastructure troubleshooting experience across servers, storage, backups, databases, and virtualization.
• Ability to independently manage technical projects, implementations, service issues, and escalations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure problems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities and take ownership of work through completion.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5+ years of strong PowerShell experience, although demonstrated capability is more important than a strict number of years.
• Approximately 3-5+ years of SQL Server administration experience, with flexibility for candidates demonstrating equivalent technical depth.
• Experience with VMware administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Hyper-V administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with QNAP storage.
• Experience with HPE Nimble Storage.
• Experience with Azure immutable storage.
• Previous MSP, managed services, consulting, or multi-client infrastructure support experience.
• Experience handling a combination of infrastructure projects, service tickets, work orders, and escalations.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure, VMware, or Veeam certifications are advantageous but not mandatory. JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Available for an initial six-month fixed-term/project-based engagement, with the potential for permanent employment.
• Comfortable working in a role that combines project implementation and technical support.
• Able to independently execute assigned infrastructure projects and support engagements.

• Able to provide after-hours or weekend support when required by project or operational needs.