System Engineering Manager Job at Solü Technology Partners, Rochester, NY

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  • Solü Technology Partners
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

No C to C or sponsorship

Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week in Rochester, NY

Manager, System Engineering – M365 & Azure Platforms

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager of System Engineering with deep expertise in the Microsoft 365 (M365) ecosystem and proven experience migrating enterprise workloads from on-premises infrastructure into Azure . This role will play a critical part in reducing reliance on traditional VMs and associated licensing costs by driving a strategic transition to Azure-native services .

The manager will lead a team of system engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and execution oversight. This position requires hands-on technical leadership combined with strong project management and communication skills to align with IT leadership, security, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of system engineers supporting Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Azure workloads.
  • Develop and execute a roadmap for migrating workloads from on-prem VMs to Azure solutions, including Azure AD, Intune, SharePoint Online, Teams, and other Microsoft cloud services.
  • Evaluate existing infrastructure and design Azure-native solutions (e.g., PaaS, SaaS, containers) to reduce the need for IaaS virtual machines.
  • Partner with Cloud Architecture, Security, and Application teams to ensure alignment with enterprise Azure Landing Zone strategy, DR/BCP standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage operational excellence in patching, security hardening, and compliance for Windows and M365 environments.
  • Optimize licensing and cost management through workload modernization and automation.
  • Collaborate with leadership to present progress, risks, and metrics on cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Serve as escalation point for critical incidents impacting M365 and Azure workloads.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field – or equivalent experience (10+ years in enterprise IT with progressively senior roles in Microsoft technologies may be considered in lieu of degree).
  • 7+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Security & Compliance).
  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure solutions (Azure AD, IaaS, PaaS, cost management).
  • Proven track record leading enterprise migrations from on-prem to Azure/M365 at scale.
  • Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Intune/Autopilot, Defender, and patching automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage priorities, and deliver complex projects on time.

Preferred:

  • Experience in regulated IT environments (e.g., healthcare, finance, government).
  • Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
  • Familiarity with VMware, Citrix, or hybrid cloud operations.
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks (PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps).

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to the Director of System Engineering and will work closely with Cloud Services and Infrastructure Leadership .

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