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# Senior IT Project Engineer in Newark

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Data Processing, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Unified Endpoint Management
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-it-project-engineer-newark-31470701

## About the Role

Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or another export-controlled industry.

Relevant certifications (CCNP, NSE, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, or similar) - nice to have, not a substitute for demonstrated project delivery experience.

Experience working alongside (not managing) a separate service-desk/support function, with a track record of clean handoffs.

Strong written documentation skills - this role must be able to hand off cleanly to a support team that wasn't in the room for the build.

Comfortable working in a regulated/compliance-driven environment; familiarity with frameworks like FIPS 140, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or ITAR-adjacent data handling is a plus., * Minimum of 8 years in a similar role, such as network engineer, infrastructure engineer, and/or systems administration

 * Minimum 5 years of experience with enterprise networking and endpoint management
 * Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Project Management with proven ability to lead and execute end-to-end technical projects
 * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide appropriate documentation establishing and employment eligibility as required by applicable law.
 * Must qualify as a "U.S." Persons as defined in 22 CFR § 120.62 under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to comply with applicable export control laws and regulations.
 * Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening in accordance with the Company's drug testing policy and applicable law.
 * Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background checkin accordance withthe Company's screening policy and applicable law., This is a full time, permanent position. This position is eligible for the employer-sponsored benefits listed under "What Awaits." This position is considered Choose an item.

## Description

* Own end-to-end IT infrastructure projects across networking, , endpoint management, and backup/DR, including scope, design, timeline, risk, execution, handoff, and sustainment
 * Design, implement, test, and execute backup and disaster recovery solutions, including hands-on DR exercises
 * Build out new sites, network segments, and Azure/GCC High platform migrations with minimal disruption to users
 * Implement infrastructure-level security controls (firewall rules, endpoint hardening, access controls) in coordination with the security team
 * Direct MSP and contractor work on assigned projects, ensuring deliverables meet timeline, quality, and requirements
 * Produce clear, repeatable documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-transfer materials to enable the IT services team to sustain systems and processes
 * Coordinate with vendors, MSPs, and internal stakeholders on procurement, licensing, implementation timelines, and requirements
 * Validate system changes and performance against internal security and compliance requirements, partnering with the compliance/GRC team on audit and control needs
 * Perform scheduled maintenance during evenings/weekends and respond to ad hoc infrastructure needs as projects require
 * Partner with the IT Director to develop and prioritize the project roadmap
 * Serve as escalation point for complex issues on owned systems (excluding day-to-day service queue)
 * Other duties as assigned


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