Senior Systems Engineer

As a Prevare Support Engineer you will be part of a highly qualified team providing superior solutions to our clients. This position involves a strong customer focus through the ability to interact professionally with our clients and the desire to take the initiative on tasks and projects. Prevare is seeking an individual with strong Microsoft and Linux skills who would enjoy working on diverse and exciting projects and assignments in a highly supportive environment.

This role is responsible for supporting Windows Server, hybrid identity with Entra ID (Azure AD) and on-prem Active Directory, enterprise desktop management, and core networking including switching, firewalls, and routing.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on senior engineer who can architect, secure, automate, and troubleshoot across systems and network stacks, and mentor junior staff.. Ability to manage medium-size projects, develop documentation, and testing processes a must. Ability to work as part of a team on larger projects. Good written and communication skills. SMB and Enterprise break/fix.

Typical Qualifications:

Education:

Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Target:

7+ years in systems engineering / infrastructure, with 3+ years in a senior or lead role

Skills:

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge/Abilities:

• Administer, patch, harden, and optimize Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, including AD DS, DNS, DHCP, NPS, and File/Print services
• Microsoft Entra ID: Entra Connect / Cloud Sync, SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management, and app registrations
• Manage Microsoft 365 identity and access: user lifecycle, licensing, Exchange Online, SharePoint/Teams access, and guest/B2B access
• Drive security hardening: LAPS, Tiered Admin model, privileged access workstations, password policy, and audit logging
• Ability to understand and support security (firewall, VPN, IDS, Proxy) application in a networking environment. Ability to install, administer and troubleshoot layer 3 switching (Nexus, 6500, 4500), MPLS wide area technologies. Understanding and troubleshooting VPNs, Firewalls, Servers and Desktops.
• SMB and Enterprise break/fix. Support of enterprise wireless environment. Mentor engineers in technology and processes.
• Engineer and support Windows 10/11 enterprise desktops/laptops via Intune, Autopilot, and Group Policy
• Manage application packaging, deployment, and patching; maintain gold images and driver packs
• Administer endpoint security: Defender for Endpoint, BitLocker, firewall policy, and EDR compliance
• Provide Tier 3 escalation for desktop, profile, printing, and VPN issues

Other:

Ability to work different shifts and extended hours. Ability to lift 40lbs overhead. Have a valid driver’s license.