Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to join an innovative international law firm client. This individual will play a key role in architecting, maintaining, and securing the firm’s Microsoft-based virtualization, identity, and storage platforms while supporting a highly regulated, mission-critical environment. The engineer is expected to combine deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of security, compliance, and user experience.
Responsibilities:
• Architect, manage, and support Microsoft Hyper-V clusters, including failover clustering, live migration, and Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
• Administer System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) for host management, networking, VM provisioning, and lifecycle operations
• Configure and maintain virtual networking (vSwitches, VLANs, QoS, SR-IOV) and optimize host performance
• Design, administer, and troubleshoot Active Directory, including GPOs, RBAC models, replication, and tiered access strategies
• Manage hybrid identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and Entra Connect
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation for provisioning, monitoring, reporting, and system maintenance
• Administer Cisco UCS infrastructure and Cisco Intersight, including server profiles, policies, and firmware upgrades
• Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, NetApp, Dell EMC Unity), including provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning
This is a full-time position that is based in NYC – in the office 2-3 days a week.
Compensation
$160k-$180k base salary
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, level of experience, geographic location, education, and consideration of internal equity.
Benefits packages for this role include: comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
• 5 years of experience in systems engineering within a large law firm
• Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Hyper-V in clustered production environments
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server administration
• Advanced PowerShell experience for automation, monitoring, and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity architectures; Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, firewall rules)
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Hands-on experience with Guardicore Centra or network micro-segmentation tools
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.