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System Engineer L2 (MSP)

Bowman Williams
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2026 CLOSED ON 3/19/2026

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System Engineer (Level 2) – Hybrid

Location: Birmingham, AL| Schedule: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite/week)

Salary: Competitive ($65K–$80K) Benefits Bonus Fast-Track to Project Based Work


Are you stuck in a role where you’ve outgrown the tickets but haven’t been given the reins? Ready to take on complex environments, manage deployments end-to-end, and step into senior-level responsibilities with support and mentorship behind you?


We’re a fast-moving MSP in the heart of Birmingham looking for a sharp, well-rounded System Engineer (Tier 2) who’s ready to dive deeper — someone who’s not just familiar with projects and escalations, but thrives in client-facing environments, works autonomously, and wants to carve a real career path in infrastructure, cloud, or leadership.

This is the role for someone who’s “almost there” technically and looking for a team that will give you room to grow.


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Project Ownership: Deploy servers, configure and manage firewalls, run migrations (M365, Intune, AD, etc.), and lead small-to-medium client infrastructure projects from kickoff to close
  • Advanced Support & Escalations: Be the escalation point for Tier 1s/2s — solving the tough issues they can’t, owning tickets end-to-end
  • Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure: Manage Azure AD, Exchange Online, Intune, and Office 365 environments across a variety of SMB clients
  • Security & Network Config: Build VLANs, manage SonicWall/Meraki/Ubiquiti environments, implement VPNs, and ensure endpoint protection
  • Mentorship & Process: Help shape SOPs and best practices — mentor junior staff and help improve delivery standards
  • Client Relationships: Be a trusted face with our clients — present solutions clearly, own issues, and provide guidance that builds trust


Tech You’ll Touch:

  • Windows Server 2016–2022, Active Directory, GPO
  • Azure AD, Intune, Exchange Online, M365
  • SonicWall, Meraki, Unifi, VLANs, VPNs
  • VMware & Hyper-V & Azure VMs (installations, migrations, management)
  • RMM/PSA: ConnectWise, N-Able, Datto, or similar
  • Backup & DR: Datto, Veeam, Acronis, etc.
  • Cyber Security


You Might Be a Fit If You:

  • Have 2–6 years of MSP
  • Have administrative experience with servers, firewalls, cloud migrations, and networking
  • Are confident working directly with clients, managing expectations, and communicating clearly
  • Can juggle priorities, keep documentation sharp, and act as a technical lead when needed
  • Thrive in dynamic, high-accountability environments with room to grow


Compensation & Perks:

  • $60K–$80K base depending on experience
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO Paid Holidays
  • Professional development/certification reimbursement
  • Tight-knit, high-skill team culture where people actually support each other


Must have MSP Experience!!!

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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