
Senior Project Engineer – Solutions Architect, Microsoft, Azure
Bit by Bit Computer Consulting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design and lead end-to-end technical solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments
- Serve as senior technical authority on complex projects, providing architecture guidance, risk assessment, and escalation support
- Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
- Develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies aligned to client objectives
- Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and reference architectures
- Lead and execute complex projects including:
- - Microsoft 365 email migrations (cutover, hybrid, tenant-to-tenant)
- - Azure migrations (infrastructure, workloads, and applications)
- - Identity modernization and tenant consolidation initiatives
- - Windows 10 → Windows 11 upgrade programs
- Own projects from design through implementation, validation, and handoff
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to best practices
- Produce high-quality technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
- Architect and administer:
- - Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
- - Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, including Autopilot and compliance policies
- - Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid and cloud-only identity
- Design and manage Azure environments, including networking (VNets, VPNs, firewalls), compute, storage, governance, and monitoring
- Operate as a generalist across Azure services and solutions
- Architect identity solutions including conditional access, MFA strategies, and lifecycle management
- Support and lead cybersecurity incident response efforts (containment, remediation, recovery)
- Implement security controls aligned with Zero Trust and NIST frameworks
- Provide deep expertise in DNS architecture and troubleshooting
- Design and remediate SMTP/mail flow configurations
- Support web and database infrastructure, including IIS and SQL Server environments
- Partner with Project Managers to ensure alignment with scope, timelines, and milestones
- Track, update, and complete assigned tasks with full ownership
- Proactively identify and escalate risks, blockers, and scope changes
- Provide consistent updates to stakeholders and maintain alignment between technical execution and delivery timelines
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language
- Participate in discovery sessions, solution design, and project scoping
- Support pre-sales efforts with technical validation and solution input
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth and knowledge sharing
Requirements
- 8+ years of IT engineering experience, including MSP or consulting environments
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase projects end-to-end
- Deep hands-on experience with:
- - Microsoft 365 migrations and administration
- - Azure infrastructure and migrations
- - Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and hybrid identity
- - Intune / Endpoint Management
- Strong experience in Azure networking, governance, and architecture
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Certifications such as:
- - AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- - AZ-104: Azure Administrator
- - AZ-140: Azure Virtual Desktop
- - MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator
- - MD-101: Endpoint Administrator
- - SC-100: Cybersecurity Architect
- Experience in DNS, SMTP/mail flow, IIS, SQL Server, and incident response
- Strong client advisory experience and ability to mentor junior engineers
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement plan and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Microsoft 365AzureMicrosoft Entra IDIntuneAzure networkingDNS architectureSMTP/mail flowIISSQL Servercybersecurity incident response
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalproject managementmentoringrisk assessmentstakeholder managementproblem-solvingtechnical documentationteam collaborationclient advisory
Certifications
AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAZ-104: Azure AdministratorAZ-140: Azure Virtual DesktopMS-102: Microsoft 365 AdministratorMD-101: Endpoint AdministratorSC-100: Cybersecurity Architect