Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (MSP)
Location: Fishkill, NY (preferred), Albany, NY
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Hybrid after training)

Acture Solutions is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Centralized Services team. This is a client-facing, hands-on infrastructure role supporting a diverse portfolio across government, education, and commercial environments.

If you have strong experience in Windows Server, Microsoft 365, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure—and enjoy solving complex problems in a fast-paced MSP—this is a high-impact role with growth opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and support Windows and Linux server environments
• Manage enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft 365
• Support Azure services including Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, and SCCM
• Administer virtualization platforms: VMware (primary), plus Hyper-V and Proxmox
• Perform system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure deployments
• Troubleshoot escalated issues and perform root cause analysis
• Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (VEEAM, SaaS Backup)
• Apply security best practices including patching, endpoint protection, and email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Monitor and optimize systems for uptime, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with project teams and support staff across multiple client environments
• Maintain technical documentation and system inventories
• Support compliance efforts (HIPAA, SOC2, FERPA)

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of systems engineering or administration experience (MSP strongly preferred)

Required Technical Skills

• Windows Server (2019–2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID)
• VMware administration and support
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) experience (Intune, Jamf, Mosyle, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and endpoint management
• Valid driver’s license and background check required.

Preferred Experience

• Hyper-V and/or Proxmox
• SCCM and patch management tools
• Veeam or similar backup solutions
• Email security protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
• Linux server administration

Core Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple client environments and priorities
• Clear communication with both technical teams and end users
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Who We Are
Acture Solutions is a growing IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering secure, scalable infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. We partner with organizations to improve performance, security, and long-term success.

Why Join Acture Solutions?

• Work on diverse, complex environments across multiple industries
• Exposure to modern cloud, security, and infrastructure technologies
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with real growth opportunity

What We Offer

• Salary: $100,000–$130,000 (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), EAP
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid work flexibility