Company Information

At Bit By Bit, we’ve been helping organizations thrive since 1987. Originally founded as a database application development and networking company, we’ve grown into a full-service IT firm and a recognized leader in delivering reliable, cost-effective managed IT services across the Tri-State area.

Our team specializes in building and managing solutions that solve critical business challenges. With a unique blend of business technology expertise, certified technicians, and proven processes, we provide our clients with tailored IT solutions that improve productivity, strengthen security, streamline communications, and reduce costs. Beyond technology, our culture is rooted in humility and curiosity, and our vision is simple: to help untangle people and process challenges so businesses can move forward with confidence.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer / Solutions Architect to lead the design, delivery, and architecture of complex, client-facing cloud and infrastructure projects. This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering, solution architecture, and client advisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will act as a senior technical authority across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, driving end-to-end project delivery—from discovery and design through implementation and handoff. Success in this role is measured by delivering secure, scalable, and supportable solutions on time and within scope while elevating the technical maturity of clients and internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

Design and lead end-to-end technical solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments
Serve as senior technical authority on complex projects, providing architecture guidance, risk assessment, and escalation support
Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
Develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies aligned to client objectives
Contribute to internal standards, best practices, and reference architectures

Project Engineering & Delivery

Lead and execute complex projects including:

Microsoft 365 email migrations (cutover, hybrid, tenant-to-tenant)
Azure migrations (infrastructure, workloads, and applications)
Identity modernization and tenant consolidation initiatives
Windows 10 → Windows 11 upgrade programs

Own projects from design through implementation, validation, and handoff
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to best practices
Produce high-quality technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks

Microsoft 365 & Azure Expertise

Architect and administer:

Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager, including Autopilot and compliance policies
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid and cloud-only identity

Design and manage Azure environments, including networking (VNets, VPNs, firewalls), compute, storage, governance, and monitoring
Operate as a generalist across Azure services and solutions

Identity, Security & Incident Response

Architect identity solutions including conditional access, MFA strategies, and lifecycle management
Support and lead cybersecurity incident response efforts (containment, remediation, recovery)
Implement security controls aligned with Zero Trust and NIST frameworks

Advanced Infrastructure Expertise

Provide deep expertise in DNS architecture and troubleshooting
Design and remediate SMTP/mail flow configurations
Support web and database infrastructure, including IIS and SQL Server environments

Project Execution & Collaboration

Partner with Project Managers to ensure alignment with scope, timelines, and milestones
Track, update, and complete assigned tasks with full ownership
Proactively identify and escalate risks, blockers, and scope changes
Provide consistent updates to stakeholders and maintain alignment between technical execution and delivery timelines

Client Advisory & Mentorship

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language
Participate in discovery sessions, solution design, and project scoping
Support pre-sales efforts with technical validation and solution input
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth and knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Required

8+ years of IT engineering experience, including MSP or consulting environments
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase projects end-to-end
Deep hands-on experience with:

Microsoft 365 migrations and administration
Azure infrastructure and migrations
Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD and hybrid identity
Intune / Endpoint Management

Strong experience in Azure networking, governance, and architecture
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Preferred

Certifications such as:

AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AZ-104: Azure Administrator
AZ-140: Azure Virtual Desktop
MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator
MD-101: Endpoint Administrator
SC-100: Cybersecurity Architect

Experience in DNS, SMTP/mail flow, IIS, SQL Server, and incident response
Strong client advisory experience and ability to mentor junior engineers

Compensation & Benefits

Startin pay: $130K - $150K per year.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement plan and professional development

Working Conditions

Location: Hybrid – New York Metro Area
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional after-hours work for critical projects or incidents
Work Environment: Fast-paced MSP environment supporting multiple client projects and priorities

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Vice President of Managed Services

Direct Reports: Currently none but potentially 1-2 in future