IT Project Engineer

We’re looking for a skilled, self-directed IT Project Engineer to join our Projects team. This role is based out of our Greenvale, NY office and supports a wide range of client environments across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.

Reporting to the IT Project Manager, the Project Engineer will independently lead small projects, partner with the Project Manager and service team on larger engagements, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience designing, configuring, and deploying technology, not just supporting it.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Based onsite in our Greenvale, NY office.
• Travel: Approximately 50% travel to client sites in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with after-hours and weekend work as needed for cutovers and maintenance windows.
• Reports to: IT Project Manager
• Annual Salary Range: $75k - $95k

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• Independently lead and deliver small projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Partner with the Project Manager and service team to execute larger, multi-phase projects.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Execute against technical plans, scope, and effort estimates developed by the Project Manager, providing technical input and recommendations where needed.
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early and communicate them clearly.
• Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and client stakeholders as needed.

Implementation & Deployment

• Configure and deploy client infrastructure, including:
• Microsoft 365 tenants, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Entra ID, Intune, and conditional access policies.
• Windows Server and Azure environments.
• Firewalls, switches, and wireless networks.
• Execute projects such as:
• Microsoft 365 and email migrations.
• SharePoint migrations, including file server to SharePoint and tenant-to-tenant moves.
• Server-to-cloud and Azure migrations.
• Network builds, firewall and switch replacements, and wireless deployments.
• Endpoint deployments, refreshes, and Intune enrollment.
• Security and compliance implementations.
• Office moves, buildouts, and closures.

Documentation & Handoff

• Produce clear technical documentation, as-built diagrams, and runbooks in IT Glue.
• Ensure smooth handoff of completed projects to the service team.
• Use Halo PSA for project tasks, time entry, and work tracking.
• Use Ninja RMM for remote access, deployment, and endpoint management.

You’re a Good Fit If You:

• Have hands-on experience configuring and deploying, not just supporting, the technologies listed below.
• Can own a project independently and know when to bring in the Project Manager or senior resources.
• Communicate clearly with clients, vendors, and internal teams at both technical and non-technical levels.
• Are organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation habits.
• Take ownership of outcomes and follow projects through to completion.
• Are flexible with scheduling, as cutovers and maintenance windows often require after-hours or weekend work.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in IT, including 2+ years in a project engineering, implementation, or senior technician role, ideally at an MSP
• Proven experience configuring and deploying:
• Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Windows 10/11 and Windows Server.
• Azure, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless.
• Hands-on experience with SonicWall, Meraki, UniFi, and Ruckus.
• Experience with email, SharePoint, and tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Experience with Azure migrations or GCC High / CMMC environments is a strong plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure/M365, CCNA, Meraki CMNA) a plus.
• Experience with IT documentation platforms and PSA/ticketing systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client locations as needed.

• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.