What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior System Engineer position at PRI Technology?
Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation)
Note: This is not a networking or frontline security support role.
- Design, deploy, and manage hybrid environments spanning on-premises and Azure (IaaS, PaaS, M365)
- Implement and manage Entra ID (Azure AD), identity federation, and role-based access control (RBAC)
- Lead device lifecycle automation using Intune, Autopilot, and modern endpoint management strategies
- Architect and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions using Azure-native tools (e.g., Azure Site Recovery)
- Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for system configuration and operational efficiency
- Build and manage ARM/Bicep templates to standardize Azure deployments
- Implement IaC practices across VMware and Hyper-V environments for scalable provisioning
- Leverage Azure Automation, Azure Arc, and System Center for unified hybrid infrastructure management
- Design self-service provisioning and automated workflows across Microsoft platforms
- Integrate Microsoft Graph, Logic Apps, and Power Automate to streamline operations
- Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- Utilize Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Sentinel for governance, compliance, and security alignment
- Support conditional access, identity protection, and zero-trust initiatives
- Monitor system health using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Endpoint Analytics
- Analyze trends and proactively improve performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
- Ensure adherence to SLOs and service performance targets
- Plan and execute cloud migrations and DR strategies for on-prem workloads
- Conduct failover testing and recovery simulations
- Partner with stakeholders to modernize legacy applications for cloud readiness
- Support audits and remediation efforts using Microsoft compliance tools
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 7–10 years of experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration
- Strong expertise across Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, and PowerShell
- Experience with hybrid environments and cloud transformation initiatives
Technical Skills
- Deep understanding of Azure services, governance, and cost optimization
- Hands-on experience with Azure Site Recovery, backup, and DR orchestration
- Familiarity with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualization platforms
- Experience with endpoint management, SCCM co-management, and policy automation
- Strong scripting and automation mindset (PowerShell required)
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- ITIL Foundation (or equivalent)
What Success Looks Like
- Highly automated, scalable, and resilient Microsoft infrastructure
- Reduced manual effort through automation and IaC adoption
- Improved system performance, uptime, and cost efficiency
- Strong alignment with modern cloud, compliance, and governance standards