Junior Systems Engineer
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their team. This is a temporary position with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role, depending on the business needs. The role combines systems engineering and general IT responsibilities, including administering Microsoft 365 and Teams environments, addressing security vulnerabilities, and providing day-to-day IT support.
This is a hybrid but primarily in-office role. The candidate is expected to be on-site four days a week and can work one day from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and support Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Teams Phone.
Review, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities identified by our security tools, including patching and updating end-user devices.
Assist in configuring and managing Intune for device management, ensuring company devices meet security and compliance standards.
Respond to and resolve user support tickets related to hardware, software, and account management.
Set up and configure PCs and peripherals for employees in the office.
Perform basic troubleshooting of IT issues, escalating to senior engineers when necessary.
Provide general IT support and contribute to maintaining IT documentation and asset tracking.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams Phone.
Familiarity with Intune for device management and IT security principles, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Strong interest in learning IT systems administration and cloud services.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage time effectively.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Relevant certifications are a plus, such as:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals