Systems Engineer III

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure & Hybrid) -- Fast-Track to Director / Chief of Technology

Location: Albany, NY

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 Base Full Premium Benefits

Our firm has been exclusively retained by a premier, high-growth technology organization in the Albany, NY area to identify a Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III). This is an elite opportunity designed specifically for a top-tier technical professional who wants to bridge the gap between high-level cloud architecture, hands-on engineering, and executive leadership.

This role is not just a technical dead-end; it is a clear, intentional succession track . Our client is looking for an engineer who will immediately become the #2 to the current Chief of Technology / Director
, with the explicit goal and willingness to step into that top executive leadership seat in the near future.

• Cloud Transformation: Architect and execute enterprise-scale Azure migrations and hybrid cloud designs.
• Technical Escalation: Act as the final tier of technical authority for complex infrastructure, operating system, and security issues.
• Disaster Recovery & Security: Design and implement resilient business continuity solutions (Veeam) and robust perimeter security.
• Leadership Track: Mentor an eager team of mid-level and junior engineers while closely shadowing the Director to learn the operational and strategic facets of the department.

• 1.
  Microsoft Azure: Advanced experience building, migrating, and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure.
• 2.
  Windows Server Ecosystem: Deep administrative and engineering knowledge of Windows Server environments.
• 3.
  Sonic Wall & Security: Direct, hands-on experience deploying and configuring Sonic Wall environments with a strict "security-first" mindset.
• 4.
  Server-Level Hardware: Strong familiarity with physical, enterprise-level server hardware lifecycle and configuration.
• 5.
  Virtualization & Continuity: Advanced proficiency with VMware/Hyper-V environments and Veeam availability suites.

• The desire and capability to transition from an individual contributor into a Chief of Technology / Director role.
• Superb communication skills and the professional polish needed to interface with executive stakeholders and enterprise clients.
• Prior experience working within highly regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance) is highly desirable.

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If you are a senior engineer feeling capped in your current technical track, this role provides the exact launchpad you need to transition into tech executiveship. Our client offers a high-performance culture where technical excellence is handsomely rewarded, combined with the autonomy to lead major initiatives and a literal seat at the table to shape the firm's technical future.