Senior Systems Engineer (India Office)

As a Systems Engineer at
Red Cup IT
, you aren't just a "fixer"—you are a strategic consultant for our clients. You will serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues and the primary architect for infrastructure projects. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise in virtualization, cloud architecture, and networking, combined with the ability to manage multiple client environments simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership:
Design and execute high-level projects, including server migrations (Physical to Virtual), Microsoft 365/Azure migrations, and network overhauls.
Tier 3 Escalation:
Act as the ultimate technical authority for the support team, resolving high-impact issues related to server crashes, core networking, and security breaches.
Infrastructure Management:
Proactively maintain and optimize client environments using our RMM and PSA toolsets to ensure 99.9% uptime.
Standardization & Security:
Implement and enforce security best practices (MFA, EDR, Backup verification) and technical standards across a diverse client base.
Documentation:
Maintain impeccable records of client configurations, network diagrams, and procedural "runbooks" within our documentation platform.
Strategic Consulting:
Assist account managers in "Technical Business Reviews" by identifying hardware lifecycles and recommending technology upgrades that align with client goals.
Technical Qualifications
Experience:
5+ years in a Systems Admin or Engineer role (MSP experience highly preferred).
Cloud:
Expert-level knowledge of
Microsoft 365
(Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune) and
Azure
(VMs, VNETs, Azure AD/Entra ID).
Virtualization:
Deep proficiency with
VMware ESXi
or
Microsoft Hyper-V
(clustering, SAN management).
Networking:
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs. Experience configuring business-class firewalls (e.g., Fortinet, SonicWall, or Cisco Meraki).
Backup/DR:
Experience with enterprise backup solutions like
Veeam
, Datto, or Acronis.
Tools:
Familiarity with RMM/PSA tools (e.g., ConnectWise, NinjaOne, Autotask).
Soft Skills & "MSP Fit"
The "Chameleon" Factor:
Ability to switch gears between different client cultures and technical stacks rapidly.
Ownership:
A "the buck stops here" mentality regarding technical problems.
Communication:
Ability to explain a $20k SAN replacement to a non-technical CEO in terms of "business risk" rather than "gigabytes."