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# IT Project Engineer

- **Company:** NetGain Technologies, LLC
- **Location:** Little Rock, AR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Virtual Local Area Networks, VMware VSphere, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3176f85dad0e965

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on infrastructure engineering experience in an MSP or project-delivery environment
 * Demonstrable depth in Windows Server and at least one major virtualization platform (VMware or Hyper-V)
 * Strong firewall configuration and network troubleshooting skills - especially Fortinet
 * Comfort working within a structured project methodology - you follow a plan, communicate proactively, and escalate scope issues rather than absorbing them
 * The ability to translate technical work into clear client-facing communication
 * Willingness to travel to client sites as needed

Bonus Points

 * Microsoft, VMware, or Fortinet/NSE certifications
 * CCNA or CCNP
 * Experience with ConnectWise
 * Multi-site deployment experience
 * A track record of clean project closeouts with fully documented environments

## Description

Execute infrastructure implementation projects end-to-end, including Windows Server deployments, virtualization migrations (VMware and Hyper-V), and network/firewall buildouts across client environments. You'll work from a defined SOW and project plan, coordinating directly with a dedicated Project Manager and documenting completed work before the project closes. Expect a mix of remote delivery and periodic client site work.

 * Deploy and migrate Windows Server environments (2016-2022)
 * Design and implement VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V solutions
 * Configure enterprise firewall platforms (Fortinet, Cisco, and similar)
 * Execute network infrastructure projects including routing, switching, VLANs, and VPNs
 * Produce required documentation at project close
 * Flag out-of-scope conditions to your PM so change orders can be processed correctly
 * Work directly with clients on-site and remotely to deliver exceptional results

Tech You'll Work With

 * Windows Server (2016-2022), Active Directory / Entra ID
 * VMware vSphere / ESXi
 * Microsoft Hyper-V
 * Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco (routing/switching), Aruba, Meraki
 * Azure, Microsoft 365


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