Staff IT/MSP Engineer
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We are looking for a Staff IT Engineer who is responsible for the technical health of the MSPās entire client base. You arenāt just fixing a server; you are designing the standard blueprint for how servers are deployed across 50 different companies. You serve as the bridge between business goals and technical execution, reporting typically to the CTO or Director of Engineering., 1. Technical Strategy & Standardization
- Blueprint Design: Develop āGold Standardsā for client environments (e.g., standardizing Entra ID configurations or Intune policies across all tenants).
- Platform Engineering: Manage and optimize the MSPās core toolset (RMM, PSA, Backup portals, and Documentation platforms).
- Technology Roadmap: Evaluate emerging tech (like AI-driven helpdesk automation) and decide if/how to integrate it into the service offering., + Tier 4 Support: Act as the final ābuck stops hereā point for the most catastrophic or persistent technical issues.
- Project Architecture: Design complex migrations (Cloud-to-Cloud, M&A integrations) that Senior Engineers then execute.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into systemic failures to ensure they never happen again across any client site.
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Mentorship & Team Development + Multiplier Effect: You are measured by how much better you make the other engineers. You conduct code/script reviews and technical workshops. + Documentation Standards: Define how the team documents environments to ensure āSingle Pane of Glassā visibility.
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Security & Compliance + Hardening: Oversee the implementation of zero-trust frameworks and MFA across the entire MSP stack. + Audit Readiness: Ensure client environments meet regulatory standards (HIPAA, CMMC, SOC2) through automated auditing.
Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Ā |
| ā | ā Experience | 8-12+ years in IT, with at least 5 years specifically in an MSP environment. |
| Cloud Mastery | Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Enterprise), Azure (Identity & Networking), and AWS. | Ā |
| Automation | Proficiency in PowerShell , Python, or API integrations to āautomate the boring stuff.ā | Ā |
| Security | Experience with EDR/XDR, SIEM, and Advanced Threat Protection. | Ā |
| Soft Skills | Ability to explain $100k architectural decisions to non-technical CEOs (The āBusiness-to-Techā translator). | Ā |
Typical Certifications (2026 Standards)
- Microsoft: MS-102 (M365 Administrator Expert) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect).
- Security: CISSP, CISM, or advanced vendor certs (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE).
- Frameworks: ITIL v4 or specialized MSP-centric management training.
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