IT Infrastructure Engineer -Cloud & Microsoft 365

A Japanese IT company seeks a Project Leader for the Infrastructure Department.

Location:

New York, NY Hybrid.

Salary: $70K-$100K (DOE).

This position is responsible for hands‑on implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure systems, while supporting project execution under the direction of the Project Manager.

• Support project execution by tracking tasks, reporting status, and coordinating with the Project Manager.
• Implement, configure, and maintain endpoint management solutions (Intune, Tanium, SCCM) and identity platforms (Entra , Active Directory, Windows Hello).
• Operate and maintain Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Intune) and security tools (MS Defender, etc.).
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure (Cloud Watch, Azure Monitor, EC2, S3, and related services).
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline infrastructure operations.
• Support pre‑sales activities including proposal preparation, effort estimation, and client presentations to contribute to revenue growth.
• Participate in the launch and stabilization of Managed Service offerings, including defining operational procedures and SLAs.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

• 2+ years of experience in IT infrastructure environments (endpoint management, cloud, identity, or Microsoft ecosystem).
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following:
  Endpoint Management (Intune, Tanium, SCCM, Windows FU);
  Identity & Access (Entra , Entra , Windows Hello); M365 Services (SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Intune);
  Cloud Platforms (AWS – EC2, S3, Cloud Watch or Azure – Monitor, VMs, Networking);
  Security (MS Defender, access privilege management);
  Experience improving operational efficiency through process standardization, automation, or tooling;
  Basic project coordination experience (schedule management, vendor communication, status updates).

Fluency in English. Proficiency in Japanese preferred (Japanese is not required, but it is an advantage given the need to interact with Japanese customers.). Ability to travel to customer sites or data centers as needed.

Preferred

Certifications:

AWS, Azure, MS365, Security, PMP Certification.