Full-Time MSP Support Engineer (Level 2)

Asteroid IT is a growing managed service provider supporting CPA firms, healthcare practices, and compliance-driven businesses across the Phoenix metro. We are hiring a full-time IT Engineer who is hungry to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and grow with us.

This is the kind of role where the work you do matters and the impact is visible. We are looking for someone who wants to do meaningful technical work, take ownership of their tickets and clients, and grow their skills and career as the company grows. If you want to be a number at a big MSP, this is not the job. If you want your work to count and your career to have real upward momentum, keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Handle Level 1 and Level 2 support tickets across multiple client environments
• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premises Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file and print services
• Support and maintain virtualization environments, including Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines
• Perform server patching, backups, and disaster recovery tasks
• Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, and workstation issues
• Perform user onboarding and offboarding across on-prem and cloud environments
• Support firewalls and endpoint security platforms (Sophos, Fortinet, ThreatLocker, and similar)
• Assist with network troubleshooting involving managed switches, VLANs, and VPNs
• Install and maintain endpoint security and monitoring agents
• Assist with device deployments, server migrations, and project work
• Maintain clear, accurate ticket notes and documentation in ConnectWise Manage and IT Glue
• Escalate appropriately with clear documentation when needed
• Grow into higher-level technical work, projects, and eventually leadership as the company expands

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, * Genuine multi-client MSP experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in an MSP environment supporting multiple clients

• Real on-prem server experience: Demonstrated, hands-on experience administering on-premises Windows Server (not just workstation or help desk support). This is essential to the role.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print server administration
• Hands-on experience with server virtualization (Hyper-V preferred)
• Comfortable handling tickets independently without micromanagement
• Strong understanding of ticketing systems, SLAs, and MSP workflows
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Windows environments
• Familiarity with firewalls and endpoint protection (Sophos, Fortinet, or similar)
• Experience with managed switches and networking hardware
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, subnetting)
• Professional communication skills with end users
• Organized, reliable, and documentation-focused
• A genuine drive to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, quiet home workspace, * U.S. citizenship (required, our clients hold Department of Defense contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all personnel accessing their environments or facilities)
• Located in the Phoenix metro area
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required for onsite client visits)
• Willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with applicable law
• Willing to take a pre-employment drug test, in accordance with applicable law

Bonus Skills (Desired but Not Required)

Experience in any of the following is a plus and will stand out, but is not required to apply:

• Working in or supporting compliance-driven environments such as HIPAA, NIST 800-171, IRS Publication 4557 / Safeguards Rule, or FTC Safeguards Rule
• Familiarity with CPA, healthcare, legal, or other regulated industry clients
• Experience with CMMC, ThreatLocker, Wazuh, Duo, or Huntress
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, Network+, Server+, Microsoft certifications, etc.)
• Experience with documentation frameworks, risk assessments, or security audits
• Exposure to SOC 2 or CIS Controls frameworks

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time, Schedule & Work Environment
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time
• Hybrid position, primarily remote, with in-person work at client sites in the Phoenix metro (and occasionally out of state) when required
• No sales, quoting, or client ownership responsibilities, * $60,000 to $73,000 per year, depending on experience
• Paid sick time
• PTO
• Health benefit allowance (QSEHRA)
• Company-provided laptop and equipment

Why Asteroid IT

• Genuine room to grow as the company expands
• Clear expectations and processes
• No micromanagement
• Interesting technical work in structured, security-conscious environments (CPA, healthcare, compliance-driven)
• Direct input on tooling, processes, and technical direction
• Vendor certification training

Who This Role Is For

• You want to grow your career alongside a growing MSP
• You want your work to matter and your contributions to be visible
• You are ready to build a career, not just hold a job