Cloud / Project Engineer – MSP

Project Engineer – MSP / Cloud & Infrastructure ProjectsSalary: $100,000 - 120,000Location: Chicago, ILWork Setup: LWFH with Client visits as Needed (3-5 days per month)Experience: 3–5+ years MSP experience, including 2+ years of hands-on project engineeringFor this opportunity, you’ll be joining a growing Chicagoland based Managed Service Provider supporting clients across financial services, hedge funds, private equity, RIAs, law firms, and other professional services organizations where uptime, cybersecurity, and compliance are critical.This is a true Project Engineer position — not a help desk role. You’ll own hands-on infrastructure projects from implementation through completion, working alongside senior engineers and project managers to modernize client environments across Microsoft cloud, servers, networking, security, and endpoint management.What You’ll Be DoingExecute infrastructure projects from design through completionLead technical portions of new client onboardings and offboardingsPerform Windows Server-to-Server and Server-to-Cloud migrationsImplement Microsoft 365 and Azure solutionsHandle network installations and infrastructure upgradesComplete office builds, moves, and technology deploymentsImplement MDM/MAM and Conditional AccessConfigure and deploy Meraki networking environmentsServe as an escalation point for technical issues that arise during projectsWork alongside Project Managers and Account Teams throughout implementationsCreate and maintain technical documentationTravel to client sites for installations, assessments, and hands-on project workCommunicate directly with clients as the technical SME throughout projectsTechnical BackgroundWe’re looking for someone with:3–5+ years of MSP experience2+ years of hands-on Project Engineering experienceMicrosoft 365Microsoft AzureEntra ID / Active DirectoryWindows ServerSharePointMDM/MAMConditional AccessMerakiCCNA-level networking knowledgeConnectWiseRMM / PSA platformsServer and cloud migrationsStrong client-facing communicationWho This Makes Sense ForThis is a strong fit for an MSP Project Engineer or senior Systems Engineer who wants to get away from reactive support and spend their time delivering projects.You’ll get exposure to sophisticated client environments, particularly within financial and professional services, while handling projects across cloud, infrastructure, networking, security, and Microsoft technologies.BenefitsGenerous PTOHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k) contribution