Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

## Project Engineer Apply locations:
SSVA VA - Glen Allentime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR0783

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* Strategic Solutions delivers high-touch, value-rich technology services and is laser focused on helping companies successfully drive their businesses! With unparalleled expertise and credentials in healthcare, as well as legal, finance, and other industries, SSVA is the most experienced, locally-based provider of IT Consulting, Technology Delivery, and Managed Services in the Mid-Atlantic region.

At SSVA, a New Charter Company, we are seeking a Project Engineer in Richmond, VA (in other companies this person could hold the title of Infrastructure Solutions Architect, Professional Services Engineer, Infrastructure Project Engineer, Microsoft Cloud Project Engineer) to design and deliver Microsoft-centric infrastructure and cloud transformation projects for clients.

This is an on-site position based out of our Richmond, VA office, with some hybrid/remote options. There will be limited travel

In this role, you will 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. You will provide technical leadership throughout project execution, validate requirements, guide architecture decisions, and ensure solutions align with operational goals and best practices. This role requires hands-on experience with technologies such as Entra , Intune, Defender, VPNs, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and cloud infrastructure services while maintaining strong communication and seamless transitions to support teams.

To be successful in this role, you will lead technical discovery sessions, develop implementation plans and runbooks, execute deployments, and maintain accurate technical documentation including as-built configurations and rollback procedures. You will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, and deliver solutions with minimal business disruption. Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills are essential to ensure successful project handoffs, operational readiness, and long-term client success.

We understand that great candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If you meet around 70% of the qualifications and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

General

Job Duties Include
* Lead Microsoft 365 project development, solution design, and implementation efforts for clients across cloud, infrastructure, identity, security, and endpoint management technologies.
* Conduct technical discovery sessions, confirm project scope against Statements of Work (SOWs), develop implementation runbooks, and identify project risks, dependencies, and change requests.
* Perform hands-on implementation, migration, configuration, troubleshooting, and validation of solutions including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra , Intune, Defender, Windows Server, networking, VPN/RDS, MFA, and disaster recovery platforms.
* Drive internal technical initiatives focused on systems alignment, process improvement, infrastructure standardization, security best practices, and operational efficiency.
* Maintain accurate project documentation including as-built configurations, diagrams, CMDB updates, rollback procedures, project plans, change logs, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
* 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.

Required Experience
* 3–5+ years delivering Microsoft-centric infrastructure and cloud projects involving Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, identity management, networking, backup/disaster recovery, and…