Magna5

Tier 2 Systems Engineer

Magna5

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

CloudDNSFirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

  • Provide Tier 2 support via phone, ticketing system, email, and remote tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve escalated incidents related to workstations, servers, networks, and cloud services.
  • Own tickets through to resolution, ensuring timely communication and proper documentation.
  • Collaborate with Tier 1 and Tier 3 resources to resolve complex issues and improve knowledge transfer.
  • Support and maintain Microsoft Windows Server and desktop environments (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO, file/print services).
  • Administer Microsoft 365/Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and related services.
  • Perform user and group administration across various systems.
  • Assist with management of switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN, and other network devices.
  • Monitor client environments using RMM and monitoring tools; respond to alerts and remediate issues.
  • Perform routine maintenance (patching, updates, backups, AV/EDR checks, capacity management).
  • Participate in implementation and upgrade projects (migrations, standardization, new deployments).
  • Contribute to standard operating procedures (SOPs), documentation, and knowledge base articles.
  • Support security tools such as endpoint protection, MFA, email security, and backup/recovery solutions.
  • Assist in responding to security-related alerts and incidents following established playbooks.
  • Follow best practices and policies for system hardening, access control, and data protection.
  • Mentor Tier 1 technicians and help elevate overall team capability.
  • Provide feedback to improve tools, processes, and service delivery.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships with a focus on responsiveness, quality, and professionalism.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a technical support, systems administration, or MSP/help desk role (Tier 2 equivalent).
  • Strong experience with: Windows desktop (Windows 10/11) and Windows Server OS (2012/2016/2019+).
  • Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy.
  • Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, basic security/compliance settings).
  • Remote support tools and RMM/monitoring platforms.
  • Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, VLANs, VPN, and basic firewall concepts.
  • Experience troubleshooting common business applications, printers, and peripherals.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tickets and tasks in a high-volume environment.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
  • 100% remote position
  • Paid time off including paid holidays and floating holidays.
  • Bonus potential based on individual and company performance
  • Highly competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Tailored Life and Disability insurance plans
  • Full reimbursement for approved professional certification and career enriching opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Windows desktopWindows ServerActive DirectoryDNSDHCPGroup PolicyMicrosoft 365TCP/IP networkingRMMfirewall concepts
Soft skills
customer servicecommunicationdocumentationprioritizationtask managementmentoringcollaborationresponsivenessquality focusprofessionalism