Systems Engineer III

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure & Hybrid) — Fast-Track to Director / Chief of Technology Location: Albany, NY Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 Base Full Premium Benefits The Opportunity Our firm has been exclusively retained by a premier, high-growth technology organization in the Albany, NY area to identify a Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III) . This is an elite opportunity designed specifically for a top-tier technical professional who wants to bridge the gap between high-level cloud architecture, hands-on engineering, and executive leadership. This role is not just a technical dead-end; it is a clear, intentional succession track . Our client is looking for an engineer who will immediately become the #2 to the current Chief of Technology / Director , with the explicit goal and willingness to step into that top executive leadership seat in the near future. Position Overview & Scope of Impact As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will step into an organization known for supporting sophisticated, enterprise-level environments and driving high-profile cloud transformations. You will take ownership of complex hybrid and cloud infrastructure, acting as both a hands-on technical powerhouse and a strategic leader. Cloud Transformation: Architect and execute enterprise-scale Azure migrations and hybrid cloud designs. Technical Escalation: Act as the final tier of technical authority for complex infrastructure, operating system, and security issues. Disaster Recovery & Security: Design and implement resilient business continuity solutions (Veeam) and robust perimeter security. Leadership Track: Mentor an eager team of mid-level and junior engineers while closely shadowing the Director to learn the operational and strategic facets of the department. Qualifications & Technical “Must-Haves” To be considered for this high-visibility track, candidates must possess a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary technical background. Our client requires deep, verifiable experience across the following five core domains: Microsoft Azure: Advanced experience building, migrating, and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure. Windows Server Ecosystem: Deep administrative and engineering knowledge of Windows Server environments. SonicWall & Security: Direct, hands-on experience deploying and configuring SonicWall environments with a strict “security-first” mindset. Server-Level Hardware: Strong familiarity with physical, enterprise-level server hardware lifecycle and configuration. Virtualization & Continuity: Advanced proficiency with VMware/Hyper-V environments and Veeam availability suites. Core Attributes: The desire and capability to transition from an individual contributor into a Chief of Technology / Director role. Superb communication skills and the professional polish needed to interface with executive stakeholders and enterprise clients. Prior experience working within highly regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance) is highly desirable. Why Consider This Role? If you are a senior engineer feeling capped in your current technical track, this role provides the exact launchpad you need to transition into tech executiveship. Our client offers a high-performance culture where technical excellence is handsomely rewarded, combined with the autonomy to lead major initiatives and a literal seat at the table to shape the firm’s technical future. #J-18808-Ljbffr