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Lead IT infrastructure projects from discovery through design, implementation, and delivery with hands-on engineering and documentation. | 5+ years hands-on IT infrastructure experience in MSP or consulting with expertise in Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and network infrastructure. | We are a boutique IT recruiting agency that strictly works with IT consulting companies and managed services providers. We place candidates on a permanent, full time basis (no contract or contract-to-hire positions). Job Description Senior Project Engineer - MSP / IT Infrastructure Remote / Work From Home $90,000-$95,000 + Benefits Occasional Travel to Southern California / Los Angeles County We are recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer opportunity with an established managed IT services company that has been serving small and midsized businesses for more than 25 years. This is a hands-on technical position for an experienced MSP infrastructure engineer who enjoys owning projects from beginning to end. This is not a traditional Project Manager role. You will work directly with clients to understand their technical needs, evaluate existing environments, help scope and design infrastructure projects, build an organized implementation plan and then personally perform much of the engineering work required to successfully complete those projects. Depending on the size of the engagement, you may also coordinate other engineers and technicians, but you will remain technically involved and accountable for the successful delivery of the solution. The ideal candidate is the type of senior MSP engineer who can walk into a client environment, understand what is there, determine what needs to change, develop the technical approach and then get the work done. What You'll Be Doing Lead IT infrastructure projects from initial technical discovery through successful completion Meet with clients to understand business requirements, technical problems, existing infrastructure and desired outcomes Assess client environments and help develop appropriate technical solutions Scope project requirements including equipment, licensing, engineering effort, dependencies and implementation needs Translate approved scopes of work into organized technical implementation plans Personally perform hands-on project engineering and implementation Build, configure, migrate and upgrade Windows Server environments Deploy and migrate Active Directory domains, domain controllers, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP Design and implement Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions Deploy and manage Hyper-V and VMware virtual environments Configure and replace firewalls, routers, switches, wireless infrastructure and VPNs Perform network and infrastructure refresh projects Lead server migrations, cloud migrations, Microsoft 365 implementations and other client infrastructure projects Develop migration, cutover, testing and rollback plans Coordinate vendors, client contacts and internal technical resources when necessary Troubleshoot technical problems that arise during project implementation Validate completed work through testing and quality assurance Maintain accurate technical documentation, configurations, diagrams and project records Deliver completed environments to support teams with a clean and organized handoff Manage multiple projects and priorities across different client environments What We're Looking For 5+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience in an MSP or IT consulting environment Strong Windows Server administration and engineering experience Strong Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP experience Experience building and migrating Windows Server and Active Directory environments Strong Microsoft 365 administration and migration experience Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching and VPNs Experience configuring and deploying business-class firewalls Experience with Hyper-V and/or VMware ESXi Experience designing, scoping and implementing infrastructure projects for SMB clients Ability to independently evaluate an existing client environment and determine an appropriate technical solution Ability to estimate technical requirements, identify dependencies and develop an organized implementation approach Strong troubleshooting ability across server, cloud and network environments Ability to communicate technical recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical clients Strong documentation, organization and time-management skills Ability to work independently without constant supervision Particularly Relevant Project Experience We are especially interested in candidates who have personally led and implemented projects involving: Windows Server replacements and migrations Active Directory and domain migrations Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant implementations Azure infrastructure projects VMware and Hyper-V deployments or migrations Firewall and network replacements Office moves and infrastructure refreshes Backup and disaster recovery implementations New client infrastructure deployments Multi-site network projects Helpful Experience Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required: HaloPSA Kaseya NinjaOne Hudu IT Glue ConnectWise Datto Why Consider This Opportunity? This company has been serving businesses for more than 25 years and has built an unusually stable employee and client base. The company places a strong emphasis on autonomy, work-life balance, mature operating processes and long-term employee retention. Additional highlights include: Remote work Comprehensive benefits Very low employee turnover Long-term client relationships Mature technical processes and documentation Dedicated support teams handling ongoing day-to-day client support 24/7/365 technical coverage Minimal micromanagement Significant autonomy over your work Long-term career opportunity with an established MSP Compensation and Travel The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is a remote, work-from-home position. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to Southern California / Los Angeles County for initial training and approximately 1-2 times per year thereafter for company meetings or other business needs. If you are an experienced MSP engineer who enjoys owning technical projects from discovery and design through implementation and completion, we would like to hear from you. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 95000 - yearly

Manage IT infrastructure and software implementation projects from planning through execution and handoff while coordinating stakeholders and providing technical troubleshooting. | 5+ years MSP experience with hands-on Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure, networking, and ability to manage multiple client projects independently. | We are a boutique IT recruiting agency that strictly works with IT consulting companies and managed services providers. We place candidates on a permanent, full time basis (no contract or contract-to-hire positions). Job Description Technical Project Manager - MSP / IT Infrastructure Remote - United States $90,000-$95,000 + Benefits Travel to Southern California / Los Angeles County for initial training and approximately 1-2 company visits per year We are recruiting for a Technical Project Manager opportunity with an established managed IT services company that has been serving small and midsized businesses for more than 25 years. This is a remote position focused on leading the successful delivery of IT infrastructure and software implementation projects across multiple client environments. This is not a traditional non-technical project management position. The ideal candidate will come from an MSP background and combine strong project leadership skills with significant hands-on infrastructure experience. You should be comfortable planning and coordinating projects while also understanding the underlying technology well enough to lead technical discussions, troubleshoot issues and perform implementation work when necessary. This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced MSP Project Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer who has already been leading projects and is ready to move into a dedicated Technical Project Manager role. What You'll Be Doing Own assigned IT projects from approved scope through planning, implementation, testing, documentation and final handoff Translate scopes of work into detailed project plans with tasks, owners, dependencies, milestones, estimated effort and completion criteria Manage multiple concurrent projects across different client environments Lead infrastructure projects including server installations and upgrades, Active Directory migrations, Microsoft 365 implementations, Azure projects, virtualization projects, network upgrades, firewall deployments, workstation rollouts and disaster recovery initiatives Coordinate technicians, engineers, vendors, client contacts and internal stakeholders throughout each project Lead project kickoffs, technical working sessions, status meetings and completion reviews Validate technical prerequisites including equipment, licensing, backups, access, documentation, maintenance windows and rollback plans Track project scope, schedules, budgeted effort, dependencies, risks and resource requirements Identify potential problems early and escalate technical or project-related blockers before they impact delivery Provide hands-on technical implementation and troubleshooting when necessary Perform structured testing and quality assurance before projects are considered complete Maintain accurate technical and project documentation including configurations, diagrams, credentials, decisions, changes and test results Ensure completed projects are handed off cleanly to ongoing support teams Participate in post-project reviews and help improve project delivery processes What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Significant experience leading multiple concurrent IT infrastructure projects across different client environments Strong hands-on Windows Server administration experience including server deployment and configuration Strong Active Directory and Group Policy experience including domain controller deployment and domain administration Strong Microsoft Azure administration experience Strong networking experience including routers, switches, VLANs and firewalls Experience configuring and deploying firewalls Experience with virtualization technologies including Hyper-V and/or VMware ESXi Experience with Microsoft 365 environments and migrations Ability to take an approved scope of work and independently turn it into an organized, executable project plan Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, change control, testing, documentation and operational handoff Ability to coordinate technical resources effectively without necessarily having direct supervisory authority Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions during project implementation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently with minimal oversight Nice to Have Experience with any of the following is helpful but not required: HaloPSA Kaseya NinjaOne Hudu IT Glue Why Consider This Opportunity? This company has built an unusually stable team and client base over more than 25 years in business. They place a strong emphasis on employee retention, work-life balance, professional development and giving experienced employees the autonomy to do their jobs without constant micromanagement. Additional highlights include: Remote work Very low employee turnover Long-term client relationships Mature processes, procedures and documentation Dedicated 24/7/365 technical coverage, so this position is not the first responder for routine after-hours or holiday support incidents Strong Help Desk and Support Desk teams Significant autonomy and minimal micromanagement Career development and advancement opportunities Comprehensive benefits Compensation and Location The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This position can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel to Southern California / Los Angeles County for initial training and approximately 1-2 times per year thereafter for company meetings or other business needs. If you are an experienced MSP infrastructure professional who enjoys owning projects, coordinating resources and seeing technical implementations through from planning to successful completion, we would like to hear from you. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 95000 - yearly