Senior System Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation)

The Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation) is responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise Microsoft platforms with a strong focus on reliability, security, and automation. This role delivers scalable infrastructure solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, Power Shell automation, and Purview compliance. The position supports the modernization of hybrid environments by integrating on‑premises systems with cloud‑native services, emphasizing automation, operational excellence, and modern disaster recovery practices.

This role is not primarily focused on networking or day‑to‑day security operations.

• Design, implement, and maintain hybrid Microsoft environments spanning on-premises infrastructure and Azure, supporting IaaS, PaaS, and Microsoft 365 workloads.
• Configure and manage Azure Active Directory (Entra ), including identity federation and role‑based access control (RBAC).
• Lead device provisioning, lifecycle management, and policy modernization initiatives using Intune, Autopilot, and Group Policy migration approaches.
• Architect and deploy resilient disaster recovery and business continuity solutions utilizing Azure Site Recovery and other Microsoft‑native technologies.

• Create and maintain Power Shell automation to streamline operational tasks, system configuration, and administrative workflows.
• Develop and manage ARM and Bicep templates to standardize and automate Azure and on‑premises infrastructure deployments.
• Apply Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) practices to VMware and Hyper‑V environments to enable consistent, scalable server provisioning.
• Utilize Azure Automation, Azure Arc, and System Center to provide unified management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Integrate Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Edge, and on‑premises datacenter solutions for seamless cloud connectivity.
• Design self‑service and automated provisioning processes across Microsoft platforms.
• Incorporate Microsoft Graph, Logic Apps, and Power Automate to enhance operational efficiency and infrastructure orchestration.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, governance, and compliance across Azure, Microsoft 365, and security services.

• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and One Drive.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Sentinel to support data governance, compliance, and security objectives.
• Support identity protection, endpoint management, and conditional access policies aligned with zero‑trust principles.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and conduct root cause analysis for critical infrastructure and cloud service incidents.
• Document incident findings, corrective actions, and long‑term preventive solutions.
• Act as a senior escalation resource for complex issues spanning Microsoft platforms, virtualization, and automation layers.
• Coordinate with vendors and senior technical stakeholders to resolve high‑impact service disruptions.

• Monitor system health, performance, and capacity using Microsoft tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Endpoint Analytics.
• Analyze performance trends and recommend improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service‑level objectives and performance targets are achieved.

• Design, implement, and test disaster recovery solutions for on‑premises workloads migrating to Azure.
• Lead recovery testing and failover exercises to ensure business continuity and data integrity.
• Work closely with application teams to modernize legacy platforms for cloud readiness and resilience.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Ensure Microsoft environments adhere to organizational governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and remediation efforts using Microsoft compliance and governance tools.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert for Microsoft infrastructure and automation technologies.
• Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting best practices.
• Partner with architecture, security, and Dev Ops teams to drive modernization initiatives and continuous improvement.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Investment Management and Financial Services

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Location:

Hartford, CT

Salary Range: $80,000.00–$90,000.00