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Level 3 IT Systems Engineer

DistantJob is a remote recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing and placing full-time, remote IT professionals from a global talent pool for companies worldwide.

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We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems… especially the ones that start with ‘nothing changed, it just stopped working.’

We’re looking for an experienced IT Systems Engineer III who combines strong technical expertise with excellent customer service and communication skills. This is a fully remote role with constant client interaction. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-driven, and focused on security, reliability, and performance.

They are a leading Managed Services Provider that has been in the industry for nearly fifteen years. They like to think of themselves as a community-centered organization: they have clients in different sectors within their region, and their mission is to help them succeed. Their values? To do it with empathy - they want to deliver friendly, caring, and responsive service 100% of the time.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Provide remote technical support via phone, ticketing systems, and remote tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
  • Design and implement solutions to improve security, uptime, and performance.
  • Manage and support Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Administer virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Support and maintain cloud infrastructure (Azure and/or AWS).
  • Configure and manage firewalls (SonicWall, Sophos, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.).
  • Monitor systems using RMM tools and maintain clear documentation in ticketing systems.
  • Perform network, server, and security assessments following best practices.
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with clients and internal teams.

What skills will you need?

  • 7–10 years of hands-on experience, ideally in an MSP environment.
  • Strong expertise in networking, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
  • Advanced experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS).
  • Familiarity with firewalls, backup solutions (Datto, Veeam), and RMM tools (e.g., NinjaOne).
  • Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Proactive, results-oriented, and a strong team player.
  • Experience handling customer support via calls and tickets.
  • Professional-level English.
  • Nice to have: technical sales experience.

Ideally, you will have one or more of the following certifications:

  • CompTIA Net+ and/or CompTIA Security+
  • CCNA or CCIE-Cisco certifications a real plus
  • Microsoft certifications for Azure, Office 365, Security

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Full Time

Experience level

Experience

7 years minimum

Location requirements

Open to candidates from all countries.

Hiring timezones

Worldwide

About DistantJob

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For many tech companies, finding the right talent is a significant and persistent challenge. The local market is often competitive, making it difficult to source developers and engineers with the specific skill sets required, let alone professionals who align with the company's culture and are committed to a long-term career. This scarcity can stifle growth, delay projects, and increase operational costs. Companies often feel they have to make a choice between speed, quality, and cost, rarely achieving all three. The traditional recruitment process can be slow and cumbersome, and expanding the search globally introduces complexities like international HR, payroll, and legal compliance, which can be daunting for businesses of any size.

DistantJob was founded to solve these exact problems. We believe that every tech company, regardless of its size or budget, deserves access to a global pool of focused, full-time, and qualified remote software developers. Our mission is to dismantle the geographical barriers that have traditionally given larger corporations a monopoly on top talent. We empower our clients by going out into the world to headhunt exceptional IT professionals who are already excelling in their fields and entice them with the opportunity of a full-time remote career. These aren't freelancers or contractors; they are dedicated individuals ready to integrate fully into your team, adopt your processes, and contribute to your company culture. We handle the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and rigorous vetting for both technical and soft skills, to managing all the international HR complexities, payroll, and benefits. This allows our customers to focus on what they do best: building great products and managing their teams, with the confidence that their remote hires are happy, productive, and fully supported.

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