Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Overview

Project Engineer – Richmond, VA (on-site with hybrid/remote options, limited travel).

• Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft-centric infrastructure solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, identity management, endpoint management, and security platforms.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, validate requirements, guide architecture decisions, and ensure solutions align with operational goals and best practices.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, develop implementation plans and runbooks, execute deployments, and maintain accurate technical documentation including as‑built configurations and rollback procedures.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, and deliver solutions with minimal business disruption.
• Drive internal technical initiatives focused on systems alignment, process improvement, infrastructure standardization, security best practices, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure successful project closeout and support handoff by validating deliverables against acceptance criteria, training administrators and end users, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and security standards, and documenting project activity within Connect Wise.

• 3–5+ years delivering Microsoft-centric infrastructure and cloud projects involving Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, identity management, networking, backup/disaster recovery, and endpoint management technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft cloud and infrastructure architecture, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, DNS, Azure, Entra , Intune, and Microsoft security platforms.
• Experience with Power Shell, Intune, Autopilot, and modern endpoint management technologies in complex client environments.
• Prior experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment, managing multiple client engagements, priorities, and project-based deliverables while maintaining strong customer communication and documentation standards.
• Ability to professionally present technical recommendations, guide clients through modernization and standardization initiatives, and apply secure‑by‑default practices with awareness of HIPAA and compliance-focused environments.

• Leading and executing infrastructure and cloud migration projects involving Azure, Entra , Microsoft 365, and related technologies.
• Working knowledge of macOS devices and Apple endpoint management is a plus.
• Industry certifications such as AZ‑104, AZ‑140, AZ‑700, CCNA, CCNP, or VMware VCP are strongly preferred.
• Experience with Duo MFA, Defender for Business/Endpoint, Entra  P1/P2, SharePoint/Teams.

The compensation is expected to start at $90,000. Our offer will be determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• HSA & 401(k) employer contributions
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off program

SSVA, a New Charter Technologies company, is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SSVA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.