Staff IT/MSP Engineer

Red Cup IT, Inc.
United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Software Documentation Python (Programming Language) Windows PowerShell Zero Trust Network Access Security Information and Event Management Document Enterprise Platform Microsoft InTune
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Api Management

Job description

We are looking for a Staff IT Engineer who is responsible for the technical health of the MSP’s entire client base. You aren’t 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 ā€œGold Standardsā€ for client environments (e.g., standardizing Entra ID configurations or Intune policies across all tenants).
  • Platform Engineering: Manage and optimize the MSP’s 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 ā€œbuck 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.
  1. 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 ā€œSingle Pane of Glassā€ visibility.

  2. 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 
— — 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 ā€œautomate 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 ā€œBusiness-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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