Job Details
- Job Title: Sr. System Engineer
- Client: Japanese IT Company
- Working Location: Houston, TX
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Up to 140K / per year (DOE)
- Benefit: Full Benefits
- Visa Support: Possible
- Language: English and Japanese
Key Responsibilities
IT Infrastructure Consulting
- Provide IT infrastructure consulting services for enterprise clients.
- Support infrastructure planning for merger and acquisition (M&A) projects.
- Analyze clients' business requirements and recommend infrastructure solutions.
- Conduct technology assessments and identify opportunities to improve business efficiency.
- Prepare and present technical proposals to customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Project Management
- Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure implementation projects.
- Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Coordinate internal teams, customers, and vendors throughout project execution.
- Track project progress, manage risks, and provide regular status reports.
- Lead quality assurance activities and ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage vendors and external partners.
Projects may include:
- Microsoft Azure cloud migration
- SD-WAN / SASE implementation
- Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune deployment
- Endpoint Security implementation
- PC log management systems
- Business Continuity (BCP), Disaster Recovery (DR), and backup solutions
- Web server deployment and hosting
- Enterprise infrastructure implementation including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and Monitoring Systems
System Engineering & Operations
- Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure.
- Manage Windows Server environments.
- Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Servers, Printer Servers, Radius Servers, and monitoring systems.
- Maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune environments.
- Manage Data Center and Colocation services.
- Maintain cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
- Implement and manage security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
- Perform system performance assessments and security audits.
- Support ERP platform administration and historical data management.
Leadership
- Support the Division Manager in achieving departmental goals.
- Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The Right Candidate Will Possess
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with outstanding communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 7-10 years of System Engineering experience.
- 7-10 years of IT Project Management experience.
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration.
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and enterprise infrastructure.
- Experience implementing security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
- Experience managing vendors and customer-facing projects.
- Professional IT certifications are preferred.
- Japanese language skills or a deep understanding of Japanese business culture.