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Tines

Senior Software Engineer - Government Cloud

OR · Remote

$122K - $161K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Government Cloud We're hiring a software engineer to join the team ... the team's on-call responsibilities. Projects you might work on: * Building smart card ...

Tines

Senior Software Engineer - Government Cloud

$125K - $165K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Government Cloud We're hiring a software engineer to join the team ... the team's on-call responsibilities. Projects you might work on: * Building smart card ...

AT&T

Lead System Engineer (Government)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... System Engineer to support a professional services effort for a U.S. Government customer in the ... Willingness to be on-call and work outside normal business hours to perform system maintenance ...

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Tier 2 Migrations GCC High Specialist

Tier 2 Migrations GCC High Specialist

On Call Computer Solutions LLC

Miami, FL • On-site, Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Tier 2 Systems Engineer (Microsoft 365 & Government Cloud)
Join One of America's Leading Microsoft Government Cloud Providers
Since opening our doors in 2003, On Call Computer Solutions has become a nationwide leader in cybersecurity, Microsoft Government Cloud, and compliance services for Department of Defense contractors.
Every day, we help organizations across the United States secure their environments, achieve regulatory compliance, and successfully operate within Microsoft GCC High and Azure Government.
If you're passionate about Microsoft technologies, enjoy solving challenging technical problems, and want to grow your cloud engineering career, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join On Call Computer Solutions?
We're more than another MSP.
You'll join an award-winning team supporting organizations that protect our nation's defense supply chain while working with some of Microsoft's most advanced cloud technologies.
Unlike traditional help desk positions, you'll work on meaningful projects involving:
  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Microsoft GCC High
  • Azure Government

No prior GCC High experience is required-we'll teach you.
If you're motivated, technically curious, and eager to expand your Microsoft cloud skills, this is an outstanding opportunity.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Florida Blue medical insurance
  • Guardian dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid $50,000 Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
  • SIMPLE IRA with company match
  • 128 hours of PTO annually
  • Paid Microsoft certifications and training
  • Performance bonuses
  • Referral bonuses
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Free snacks and office perks
  • Career advancement within a rapidly growing national technology company
Position Summary
On Call Computer Solutions is seeking a Tier 2 Systems Engineer to join our Professional Services and Government Cloud team.
This position supports Microsoft 365 environments, Azure infrastructure, cloud migrations, endpoint management, and Microsoft Government Cloud projects.
You will work alongside senior engineers delivering Microsoft cloud solutions for clients throughout the United States while gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft GCC High and Azure Government environments.
This role is ideal for someone with strong Microsoft administration experience who wants to grow into advanced Azure and Government Cloud engineering.
What You'll Do
  • Deploy and support Microsoft 365 environments
  • Assist with Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online migrations
  • Configure and support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune
  • Configure Conditional Access policies
  • Support Azure Virtual Desktop deployments
  • Assist with Microsoft GCC High migration projects
  • Troubleshoot Azure and Microsoft 365 issues
  • Perform DNS, mail flow, and identity troubleshooting
  • Configure Hybrid Exchange environments
  • Assist with SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams deployments
  • Support Azure Virtual Machines and cloud resources
  • Work alongside Project Managers and Senior Engineers during customer implementations
  • Document technical work and client environments
  • Participate in after-hours migration windows when necessary (comp time provided)
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years supporting Microsoft environments in an MSP or enterprise IT environment
  • Experience administering Microsoft 365
  • Experience with Exchange Online
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams
  • Experience with SharePoint Online
  • Experience with Active Directory
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Experience with DNS and networking fundamentals
  • Experience with Microsoft Intune or endpoint management
  • Basic Azure administration experience
  • Strong troubleshooting and customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Ability to successfully complete a background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus but not required:
  • Microsoft GCC High
  • Azure Government
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Conditional Access
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Hybrid Exchange
  • Microsoft Defender
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Azure Backup
  • Azure networking
  • NIST SP 800-171
  • CMMC
  • DUO MFA
  • Azure Site Recovery
Preferred Certifications
Any Microsoft certification is considered a plus.
Examples include:
  • AZ-104 Azure Administrator
  • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
  • MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
  • SC-900 Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
  • MD-102 Endpoint Administrator
  • MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator
  • Security+
  • Network+
  • ITIL Foundation
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
  • Loves solving technical problems
  • Enjoys learning new Microsoft technologies
  • Wants to build a career in Azure and Microsoft Government Cloud
  • Takes ownership of assigned work
  • Communicates professionally with customers
  • Works well as part of a collaborative engineering team
  • Is eager to grow into advanced cloud engineering roles
Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based with occasional remote work opportunities based on business needs.
Engineers may occasionally participate in evening migration windows to minimize client downtime. We provide comp time and flexible scheduling for after-hours project work.
Career Growth
At On Call Computer Solutions, we promote from within whenever possible.
Successful Tier 2 Systems Engineers can advance into roles such as:
  • Tier 3 Systems Engineer
  • Azure Engineer
  • Azure Architect
  • Microsoft Government Cloud Engineer
  • Microsoft Security Engineer
  • Solutions Architect
  • Professional Services Lead

If you're looking for more than just another support job and want to build a career working with Microsoft's most advanced cloud technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

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