Job Details

• Job Title: Sr. System Engineer
• Client: Japanese IT Company
• Working Location: Houston, TX
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Up to 140K / per year (DOE)
• Benefit: Full Benefits
• Visa Support: Possible
• Language: English and Japanese

Key Responsibilities

• IT Infrastructure Consulting
  • Provide IT infrastructure consulting services for enterprise clients.
  • Support infrastructure planning for merger and acquisition (M&A) projects.
  • Analyze clients' business requirements and recommend infrastructure solutions.
  • Conduct technology assessments and identify opportunities to improve business efficiency.
  • Prepare and present technical proposals to customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Project Management
  • Lead end-to-end IT infrastructure implementation projects.
  • Define project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets.
  • Coordinate internal teams, customers, and vendors throughout project execution.
  • Track project progress, manage risks, and provide regular status reports.
  • Lead quality assurance activities and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Manage vendors and external partners.
  • Projects may include:
    • Microsoft Azure cloud migration
    • SD-WAN / SASE implementation
    • Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune deployment
    • Endpoint Security implementation
    • PC log management systems
    • Business Continuity (BCP), Disaster Recovery (DR), and backup solutions
    • Web server deployment and hosting
    • Enterprise infrastructure implementation including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and Monitoring Systems
• System Engineering & Operations
  • Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure.
  • Manage Windows Server environments.
  • Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Servers, Printer Servers, Radius Servers, and monitoring systems.
  • Maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Administer Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune environments.
  • Manage Data Center and Colocation services.
  • Maintain cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
  • Implement and manage security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
  • Perform system performance assessments and security audits.
  • Support ERP platform administration and historical data management.
• Leadership
  • Support the Division Manager in achieving departmental goals.
  • Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering team members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The Right Candidate Will Possess

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with outstanding communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of System Engineering experience.
• 7-10 years of IT Project Management experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Server, Printer Server, Radius Server, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience implementing security solutions including MFA and EDR/MDR.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS).
• Experience managing vendors and customer-facing projects.
• Professional IT certifications are preferred.
• Japanese language skills or a deep understanding of Japanese business culture.