Sr. Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, Azure
Mc Guire Woods LLP seeks a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer in Richmond to support, secure, and modernize our enterprise infrastructure. You will manage Windows Server and virtualization environments, hybrid identity systems and Azure cloud workloads. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer skilled in advanced Power Shell scripting, Python, REST APIs, and enterprise AI tools to automate operations. You will also oversee security and log monitoring and handle operational escalations.
Mc Guire Woods , one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834.Along with excellent benefits, Mc Guire Woods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
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- Infrastructure & Virtualization:
Administer, monitor, and optimize Windows Server environments, server virtualization platforms, and enterprise hardware to ensure uptime and performance. - Cloud & Identity Management:
Manage hybrid identity and access (Active Directory, Entra /Azure AD) and oversee Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. - Automation & Scripting:
Develop advanced Power Shell scripts, Python, and REST API integrations to automate routine administrative tasks and provisioning workflows. - AI-Assisted Efficiency:
Apply enterprise AI tools to streamline scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and reporting. - Monitoring & Security:
Monitor file security and data governance and analyze log data using SIEM/observability tools for threat detection. - IT Service & Operations:
Resolve escalated infrastructure incidents, manage tickets, and change requests via Service Now, and maintain standard technical documentation.
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure experience
- Ability to communicate technical experience and concepts clearly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Expert-level Power Shell scripting and automation skills.
- Brings direct experience managing Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra , and broader Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks
- Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.
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