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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** The Technology - **Location:** Warwick, RI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, Routing, Remote Desktop Services, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Windows Desktop, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Sonicwall, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Network Server, Terminal Servers, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b76dcdd39ae11961 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, This is a Level 2+ technical role best suited for someone with hands-on experience across Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, networking, firewalls, backups, workstations, and client-facing IT support. Candidates with experience as a Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, MSP Engineer, or IT Systems Engineer may be a strong fit., * Must currently reside in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts * Must be willing to travel locally to client locations 3+ times per week * 5+ years of hands-on IT experience in a similar role * Strong Windows Server and Windows desktop background * Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, routing, subnets, DNS, and DHCP * Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, and server environments * Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently and document findings clearly * Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with clients * Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team * Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities, * Strong communicator * Problem solver * Detail-oriented * Self-motivated * Professional and client-focused * Able to work independently * Team-oriented * Comfortable multitasking * Willing to occasionally work outside standard business hours, * IT: 5 years (Preferred) ## Description This is not a traditional help desk-only role. The Systems Engineer will be part of TAG's proactive support team, whose goal is to continuously improve client environments before issues become bigger problems. You will perform on-site and remote technology reviews, document findings, identify recurring issues, recognize risks, and work with our internal team to remediate problems. Through this process, you will help improve client reliability, security, documentation, and overall technology alignment. The right person for this role is technical, detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working independently, and able to communicate professionally with clients and internal team members. Responsibilities * Perform on-site and remote client technology reviews to measure alignment with TAG standards and best practices * Review client environments across areas such as servers, workstations, Microsoft 365, backups, networking, firewalls, security, and documentation * Identify gaps, risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement * Remediate technical issues where appropriate and create tickets for additional follow-up * Work with TAG's vCIOs, account managers, help desk, project team, and leadership to bring client environments into alignment * Become a technical subject matter expert for assigned client environments * Maintain and improve client documentation, configurations, diagrams, standards, and checklists * Review backup status and assist with backup testing and restore validation * Build and maintain professional relationships with clients as a trusted technical resource * Recognize patterns in recurring issues and help drive long-term remediation * Participate in the rotating after-hours and weekend on-call schedule * Assist other TAG team members when needed * Represent TAG in a professional, friendly, and client-focused manner * Track time and submit timesheets daily, The ideal candidate will have experience with many of the following: * Windows Server * Windows desktop operating systems * Microsoft 365 / Office 365 * Active Directory * Group Policy * Exchange * Azure / cloud hosting concepts * Hyper-V / virtualization * Remote Desktop / Terminal Server * Firewalls, including SonicWall and Fortinet * Routers, switches, wireless networks, and VPNs * TCP/IP, routing, subnets, DNS, and DHCP * Backup systems and restore testing * Endpoint security, virus/malware remediation, and security best practices * Printers and common business applications * Mobile devices * Hardware and software upgrades * Client documentation and IT standards ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)