Systems Engineer L3 – Azure, Proxmox/Ceph, PowerShell, Python (Long‑Term Role)

Job ID: 40241068

Budget: $2 – $8 USD

We are a fast-growing Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (Level 3) with strong leadership skills to support and lead our existing Level I & II engineering team.
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You will handle advanced system design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and automation across our cloud and on‑prem environments.

Core responsibilities:

Architect, deploy, and maintain Proxmox and Ceph-based virtualization and storage environments.
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Design and manage Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, including migrations, security, and governance.
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Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, and related infrastructure.
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Develop and maintain automation using PowerShell and Python for provisioning, monitoring, patching, and reporting.
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Collaborate with and provide escalation support to Level I & II engineers, helping them resolve complex tickets and improve processes.
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Work with RMM and ticketing systems to manage incidents, changes, and problem tickets in a structured way.
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Nice to have:

Experience with Office 365, Citrix XenApp, Azure Virtual Desktop, and multi-tenant MSSP environments.
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Familiarity with common firewalls and VPN solutions (e.g., SonicWALL, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti).
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Requirements:

Proven Level 3 Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer experience in an MSP or MSSP environment.
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Hands-on experience with Proxmox (and ideally Ceph) in production.
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Strong Azure and Microsoft 365 administration experience; Azure certification is a plus (please list your certifications).
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Solid PowerShell skills; Python experience for automation is highly preferred.
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Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to work closely with a distributed team.
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When you apply, please answer:

How many years of experience do you have with MS365, Azure, Proxmox, and Citrix XenApp in MSP/MSSP environments?
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Describe your recent experience with similar projects and list any relevant certifications (especially Azure).
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Explain your level of experience with Proxmox and Ceph (e.g., installation, cluster design, troubleshooting, performance tuning).
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This is a long-term engagement for the right engineer who can take ownership, provide leadership to junior team members, and help us continuously improve reliability, performance, and security for our clients.
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(Manually set “IT & Networking / System Admin” or closest category and select relevant skills: Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Windows Server, PowerShell, Python, Proxmox, Network Administration, etc.)