Senior System Engineer
Andover, MA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours agoFull Time
No Travel Required
On-site
$150,000 - $170,000/yr
Zfinity Global
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Skills
- Active directory
- MS Exchange
- Azure
- Intune
- MS 365
- Security
- IAM
- Infrastructure
Summary
Job Title: Senior System Engineer in
Location: Andover MA
Duration: Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to help lead and evolve client enterprise Microsoft ecosystem. This strategic, hands-on role is responsible for the administration, modernization, and optimization of core Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, and Azure.
As a senior member of the infrastructure team, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with peers across infrastructure, application, IAM, and security teams to ensure our systems are secure, stable, and future-ready. You'll help shape Microsoft technology strategy, implement automation and best practices, and contribute to cross-domain projects that span endpoint management, cloud services, and identity lifecycle integration.
This role combines deep technical expertise, platform ownership, and a strong ability to drive operational maturity and strategic alignment across the Microsoft stack.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer on-prem Microsoft infrastructure: Windows Server (VMware/Nutanix-based), Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, AD Certificate Services, IIS/Web services, etc.
- Own and manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, policies, licensing, and service health.
- Co-manage Windows 11 endpoint lifecycle and compliance via Microsoft Intune, in collaboration with a third-party partner.
- Maintain secure, consistent configurations across the Windows 11 fleet using modern tools and baselines.
- Support and administer Azure services: identity, governance, policy, monitoring, and core IaaS (compute, networking, etc.).
- Lead server patching and lifecycle automation using Azure Automation, Azure Update Manager, and scripting tools.
- Develop and maintain scripts to automate tasks and enforce configuration standards.
- Ensure robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting across Microsoft platforms to support system health and compliance.
- Assist with Microsoft licensing oversight, cost tracking, and vendor collaboration.
- Collaborate with IAM teams (Okta) to support identity lifecycle automation and seamless user experiences.
- Contribute to platform strategy, standards, and modernization roadmap across Microsoft services.
- Drive hardening and security efforts aligned to Microsoft Security Baselines and CIS benchmarks.
- Serve as a senior escalation point for Microsoft-related infrastructure issues and initiatives.
- Support application teams with Microsoft server–based infrastructure needs.
- Participate in DR planning, HA design, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives.
- Engage in cross-functional projects involving infrastructure, security, networking, and cloud.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in a senior systems engineering or administration role focused on Microsoft platforms.
- Deep expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and legacy-to-modern integration.
- Enterprise AD experience, including multi-domain and identity provider integration.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune for policy, compliance, and endpoint co-management.
- Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, policy/configuration).
- Working Azure administration knowledge (AZ-104 level or higher).
- Proficiency with PowerShell and scripting for automation, config management, and reporting.
- Experience contributing to platform roadmaps, modernization efforts, and technical standards.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for platform health and compliance.
- Experience working with IAM platforms (Okta or similar) for identity integration.
- Vendor management experience, including service integration and alignment to enterprise standards.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Strategic and solution-oriented – Contributes to roadmap, modernization, and long-term platform direction.
- Collaborative and team-focused – Works across infrastructure, security, IAM, and app teams to deliver outcomes.
- Proactive and accountable – Owns responsibilities, anticipates challenges, and drives improvements.
- Clear communicator – Explains complex technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Security-conscious – Embeds secure configurations and compliance into daily operations.
- Adaptable and growth-minded – Stays current with Microsoft technologies and adopts new tools as needed.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: PTPyNBxOPFsfRK6
- Position Id: 8884327
- Posted 3 hours ago
Company Info
Zfinity Global, established in 2024 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, extends its global presence with operations in India. Specializing in delivering targeted talent solutions, Zfinity Global drives business success by implementing expert recruitment strategies and producing outstanding results for global clients.
Service Areas
With expertise in Staffing Services, Offshore Delivery, Managed Services and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Zfinity Global thrives on being locally rooted yet globally connected, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality workforce solutions tailored to business needs.
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