Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Active Directory Microsoft Operating Systems VMware Virtualization Microsoft 365 IBM Aggregate Backup And Recovery Systems Amazon Relational Database Services Microsoft 365 Litigation Management Root Cause Analysis Identity And Access Management +23 more

Other Skills

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Accountability
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Communication
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

5+ years of experience in MSP or enterprise IT operations
Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills
Hands-on VMware experience; AWS operational experience preferred
Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online administration

Requirements:

Operate and support VMware and AWS environments; provision/decommission Windows and Linux servers; maintain OS build standards and inventory accuracy
Lead patching and vulnerability management across Windows and Linux, including monthly OS patching, validation, rollback, and post-patch verification; remediate CVSS-aligned vulnerabilities
Administer backup and recovery platforms (e.g., Rubrik, Pure Storage, Dell PowerScale, Azure Files, M365 workloads); monitor jobs and perform restores, retention, and restore testing
Administer identity and Microsoft 365 services, including Active Directory/Entra ID, user provisioning, licensing, Exchange Online configuration, mailbox permissions, and mail-flow troubleshooting

LincolnIT

Information Technology & Services

About LincolnIT

LincolnIT is a professional and managed services provider with a commitment to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions to business enterprises in the New York metropolitan area. Our mission is to make your IT infrastructure an asset for your business by eliminating complexity and helping to maximize return on technology investment. Founded in 1998 as a systems integration consulting firm, Lincoln has evolved into a recognized IT business consultancy with a wide-reaching solution focus. Our success has been largely attributed to our ability to constantly adapt to the changing business, fiscal and technology requirements of our customers and to respond quickly to the key forces which have shaped our industry. In an effort to meet the growing demands of our client base while simultaneously focusing on on-going cost reduction, we shifted our strategy to include best-of-breed technology partnerships; expanding our solution focus and vastly enhancing our traditional systems integration business. Our sales and technical engineering staff design, source, configure, implement, and support innovative IT solutions. We enable businesses to utilize critical resources for business growth, while we keep your network up and running at optimal performance. Lincoln’s team of certified engineers is proficient in providing the highest level of support, including: Cloud Computing, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Managed IT Services and Professional IT Services. The breadth and depth of our offering is what differentiates us in the marketplace.

Company type: SME

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

Senior Managed Services Engineer (L2/L3) – Enterprise MSP
Location: Remote / Hybrid (EST business hours)
Job Type: Full‑time
Company: LincolnIT

Job Summary
LincolnIT is seeking a Senior Managed Services Engineer (L2/L3) to support a large, enterprise‑scale managed services engagement delivered under a hybrid MSP/MSO model. This role is dedicated to a single client environment and is responsible for day‑to‑day operational execution across infrastructure, cloud, identity, Microsoft 365, endpoint operations, and data protection.
This position is ideal for an experienced MSP engineer who values ownership, stability, and disciplined service delivery over ticket churn or ad‑hoc project work.

Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Cloud Operations

Operate and support VMware and AWS environments
Provision and decommission Windows and Linux servers
Maintain OS build standards, capacity validation, and inventory accuracy
Support Microsoft server platforms including SQL, RDS, and VDI

Patch & Vulnerability Management

Execute monthly OS patching for Windows and Linux servers
Support emergency and zero‑day patching activities
Perform patch validation, rollback, and post‑patch verification
Remediate vulnerabilities aligned to CVSS severity and approved change windows
Document remediation outcomes and approved exceptions

Application Patch Support

Coordinate patching with internal application owners and third‑party vendors
Execute approved patch plans during maintenance windows
Validate application functionality post‑patch
Document dependencies, outcomes, and issues

Backup, Storage & Data Protection

Administer enterprise backup and recovery platforms (e.g., Rubrik, Pure Storage, Dell PowerScale, Azure Files, M365 workloads)
Monitor backup jobs and remediate failures
Perform file‑level, mailbox‑level, and VM‑level restores
Support retention, compliance alignment, and restore testing

Identity & Access Management

Administer Active Directory (users, groups, GPOs, OUs)
Execute access change requests and decommissioning activities
Support Microsoft Entra ID user, role, and Conditional Access administration
Maintain identity hygiene and lifecycle processes

Microsoft 365 Administration

Administer Microsoft 365 tenant services
Manage licensing and configuration settings
Support Exchange Online and hybrid environments
Perform mailbox provisioning, permissions management, and mail‑flow troubleshooting
Execute litigation hold and retention administration (administrative tasks only)

Endpoint Management & Security Operations

Support endpoint patching and vulnerability remediation at scale
Enforce CIS and approved security baselines
Execute endpoint policy enforcement and failure remediation
Support compliance and remediation reporting

Incident, Request & Change Execution

Respond to and resolve incidents across servers, endpoints, and Microsoft 365 (P1–P4)
Participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation for Priority 1 incidents
Execute approved changes in accordance with CAB and ITIL processes
Coordinate escalations with vendors and internal specialist teams
Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous service improvement

How This Role Operates

Dedicated to a single enterprise client during business hours (staggered shifts)
Works within a governed MSP framework (SDM, SLAs, CAB)
Uses automation and tooling for repeatable operational tasks
Supported by shared NOC, cloud, escalation, and specialist teams

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in MSP or enterprise IT operations
Strong Windows Server and Active Directory administration skills
Hands‑on VMware experience; AWS operational experience preferred
Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online administration experience
Proven experience with patching, vulnerability remediation, and backups
Familiarity with ITIL‑aligned incident, problem, and change management
Experience supporting large‑scale environments (hundreds of servers, thousands of endpoints)
Strong documentation and operational discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare or regulated‑industry experience
Experience with Rubrik, Citrix, Pure Storage, or similar platforms
Microsoft, VMware, or AWS certifications

What We Offer

Enterprise‑grade environments and long‑term client engagements
Clear scope, ownership, and accountability
Mature MSP operating model with strong governance
Support from shared specialist and escalation teams
Competitive compensation and benefits

Why LincolnIT
At LincolnIT, we focus on operational excellence, clarity, and accountability. This role offers real ownership, stability, and the opportunity to work in a disciplined MSP model supporting enterprise clients — without chaos or ambiguity.

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