Frederick Fox

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure &amp; Hybrid) – Fast-Track to Director / Chief of Technology Location: Albany, NY Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 Base + Full Premium Benefits The OpportunityOur firm has been exclusively retained by a premier, high-growth technology organization in the Albany, NY area to identify a Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III). This is an elite opportunity designed specifically for a top-tier technical professional who wants to bridge the gap between high-level cloud architecture, hands-on engineering, and executive leadership.This role is not just a technical dead-end; it is a clear, intentional succession track. Our client is looking for an engineer who will immediately become the #2 to the current Chief of Technology / Director, with the explicit goal and willingness to step into that top executive leadership seat in the near future. Position Overview &amp; Scope of ImpactAs a Senior Systems Engineer, you will step into an organization known for supporting sophisticated, enterprise-level environments and driving high-profile cloud transformations. You will take ownership of complex hybrid and cloud infrastructure, acting as both a hands-on technical powerhouse and a strategic leader. <ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Cloud Transformation: Architect and execute enterprise-scale Azure migrations and hybrid cloud designs.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Technical Escalation: Act as the final tier of technical authority for complex infrastructure, operating system, and security issues.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Disaster Recovery &amp; Security: Design and implement resilient business continuity solutions (Veeam) and robust perimeter security.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Leadership Track: Mentor an eager team of mid-level and junior engineers while closely shadowing the Director to learn the operational and strategic facets of the department.</li>
</ul> Qualifications &amp; Technical "Must-Haves"To be considered for this high-visibility track, candidates must possess a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary technical background. Our client requires deep, verifiable experience across the following five core domains:<ol style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Microsoft Azure: Advanced experience building, migrating, and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Windows Server Ecosystem: Deep administrative and engineering knowledge of Windows Server environments.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
SonicWall &amp; Security: Direct, hands-on experience deploying and configuring SonicWall environments with a strict "security-first" mindset.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Server-Level Hardware: Strong familiarity with physical, enterprise-level server hardware lifecycle and configuration.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">
Virtualization &amp; Continuity: Advanced proficiency with VMware/Hyper-V environments and Veeam availability suites.</li>
</ol> Core Attributes:<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">The desire and capability to transition from an individual contributor into a Chief of Technology / Director role.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Superb communication skills and the professional polish needed to interface with executive stakeholders and enterprise clients.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prior experience working within highly regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance) is highly desirable.</li>
</ul>﻿Why Consider This Role?If you are a senior engineer feeling capped in your current technical track, this role provides the exact launchpad you need to transition into tech executiveship. Our client offers a high-performance culture where technical excellence is handsomely rewarded, combined with the autonomy to lead major initiatives and a literal seat at the table to shape the firm's technical future. Interested candidates should apply with a resume outlining their specific experience with Azure migrations and hybrid infrastructure leadership.

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure & Hybrid) –
Fast-Track to Director / Chief of Technology

Location: Albany, NY

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 Base + Full Premium Benefits

The Opportunity

Our firm has been exclusively retained by a premier, high-growth
technology organization in the Albany, NY area to identify a
Senior Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III). This is an elite
opportunity designed specifically for a top-tier technical
professional who wants to bridge the gap between high-level cloud
architecture, hands-on engineering, and executive leadership.

This role is not just a technical dead-end; it is a clear,
intentional succession track. Our client is looking for an
engineer who will immediately become the #2 to the current Chief
of Technology / Director, with the explicit goal and willingness
to step into that top executive leadership seat in the near
future.

Position Overview & Scope of Impact

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will step into an organization
known for supporting sophisticated, enterprise-level environments
and driving high-profile cloud transformations. You will take
ownership of complex hybrid and cloud infrastructure, acting as
both a hands-on technical powerhouse and a strategic leader.

* Cloud Transformation: Architect and execute enterprise-scale
Azure migrations and hybrid cloud designs.
* Technical Escalation: Act as the final tier of technical
authority for complex infrastructure, operating system, and
security issues.
* Disaster Recovery & Security: Design and implement resilient
business continuity solutions (Veeam) and robust perimeter
security.
* Leadership Track: Mentor an eager team of mid-level and junior
engineers while closely shadowing the Director to learn the
operational and strategic facets of the department.

Qualifications & Technical "Must-Haves"

To be considered for this high-visibility track, candidates must
possess a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary technical background.
Our client requires deep, verifiable experience across the
following five core domains:

* Microsoft Azure: Advanced experience building, migrating, and
managing enterprise cloud infrastructure.
* Windows Server Ecosystem: Deep administrative and engineering
knowledge of Windows Server environments.
* SonicWall & Security: Direct, hands-on experience deploying and
configuring SonicWall environments with a strict "security-first"
mindset.
* Server-Level Hardware: Strong familiarity with physical,
enterprise-level server hardware lifecycle and configuration.
* Virtualization & Continuity: Advanced proficiency with
VMware/Hyper-V environments and Veeam availability suites.

Core Attributes:

* The desire and capability to transition from an individual
contributor into a Chief of Technology / Director role.
* Superb communication skills and the professional polish needed
to interface with executive stakeholders and enterprise clients.
* Prior experience working within highly regulated sectors (e.g.,
healthcare, finance) is highly desirable.
﻿

Why Consider This Role?

If you are a senior engineer feeling capped in your current
technical track, this role provides the exact launchpad you need
to transition into tech executiveship. Our client offers a
high-performance culture where technical excellence is handsomely
rewarded, combined with the autonomy to lead major initiatives
and a literal seat at the table to shape the firm's technical
future.

Interested candidates should apply with a resume outlining their
specific experience with Azure migrations and hybrid
infrastructure leadership.

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