Senior Systems & Cloud Engineer

• Pre-Sales & Scoping: Participate in client discovery meetings to assess existing on-premises infrastructure, identify risks, and develop hybrid/cloud migration strategies.
• Solution Architecture: Translate client requirements into technical documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and implementation estimates.
• Project Execution: Serve as the technical lead for core infrastructure projects, driving them from pre-sales assessment through implementation and lifecycle support.
• Cloud & Modernization: Lead migrations from traditional on-premises environments to Azure and AWS, executing initiatives like Active Directory consolidation, OS modernization, and Office 365/Exchange moves.
• Escalation Support: Serve as the senior escalation point for the NOC and engineering teams to resolve complex server, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure issues.
• Infrastructure Management: Design, maintain, and support Windows Server environments, backup/disaster recovery strategies, system monitoring, and detailed technical documentation.
• Culture: Support and promote the mission, values, and principles of Powernet.

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, You are a senior-level technical leader and trusted advisor who blends deep engineering expertise with a consultant's mindset. You thrive on solving complex infrastructure puzzles, leading client-facing pre-sales discussions, and architecting modernization strategies for Microsoft Azure and AWS. Your background is heavily rooted in core systems, identity, and infrastructure engineering rather than application development or DevOps pipelines., * Experience: 7+ years designing, building, and supporting Microsoft Windows domain environments (MSP or Managed Services experience strongly preferred).

• Systems & Identity: Windows Server (2016-2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell automation, Entra ID, and email administration (M365/Exchange).
• Cloud & Virtualization: Public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and on-premises virtualization hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix).
• Data & Storage: SAN/NAS storage platforms (Nimble/Pure/NetApp) and backup/disaster recovery architecture.
• Networking: Foundational networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Operations: Experience with PSA ticketing tools (ConnectWise/Halo) and monitoring platforms (NinjaOne).

Certifications & General Requirements

• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft (Azure Admin, Hybrid Administrator, Solutions Architect), AWS Solutions Architect, or VCP.
• General: Excellent communication skills for stakeholder discussions, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel on-site as needed.

Additional Requirement

• Personal auto insurance with a minimum coverage of $50,000 Injury and $100,000 Liability

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 5 Weeks PTO
• Remote Work
• Anniversary Gift Plan
• Employee referral program
• Annual wellness credit
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance available
• HSA Account
• 401k matching

Behind every one of our solutions is our greatest asset: our people. At Powernet, we are driven in our individual roles and by our collective goals - both in our work, and in the community. Through our collaborative working mindset and spirit of innovation, Powernet offers a welcoming work environment that aligns professional and personal growth with real business results, a combination that can benefit anyone looking to take the next step in their career.