IT Project Engineer NYC

Title: IT Project Engineer
Reports to: Project Engineering Manager
Type: Full-Time Salaried Exempt Employee
Shift: Hybrid - NYC

Atlas Technicas mission is to shoulder IT management user support and cybersecurity for our clients who are hedge funds and other investment firms. Founded in 2016 we have grown year over year through our uncompromising focus on service.

We value ownership execution growth intelligence and camaraderie. We are looking for people who share our Core Values thrive and contribute to this environment while putting the customer first. At Atlas Technica we offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and great perks to our global Team. We strive to maintain a professional yet friendly environment while promoting professional and career development for our Team Members. Join Atlas Technica now!

Project Engineer is a technical detail-oriented client-facing role responsible for onboarding new clients into Atlas Technicas support model.

You will implement secure reliable and supportable solutions that align with Atlas Technica standards industry best practices and the regulatory expectations of the alternative investment this role you will support onboarding projects end to end act as an escalation point for Junior Project Engineers and ensure implementations and documentation can withstand investor due diligence reviews audits and compliance assessments.

You will partner closely with Senior Project Engineers Project Managers and Support as well as Network and Cloud teams to deliver predictable well-controlled onboarding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Implement secure compliant client environments using industry standards and best practices appropriate for regulated financial and alternative investment firms under the guidance of Senior Project Engineers and the Project Engineering Manager.
• Support onboarding projects from discovery through cutover and handoff to Support; serve as the primary implementation engineer on projects led by a Senior Project Engineer.
• Contribute to Technical Project Plans in partnership with Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers by translating discovery findings into detailed tasks effort estimates and risk and mitigation considerations including access controls logging data protection and change management.
• Execute cloud and infrastructure builds including:
• Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams Intune Conditional Access)
• Entra ID (Azure AD) Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy
• File and email migrations from legacy or on-premises environments
• Network and security components such as firewalls switches and wireless access points
• Perform and document cloud and infrastructure assessments producing clear prioritized recommendations aligned with client risk appetite regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Follow and help refine documented onboarding discovery and quality control processes to ensure consistency traceability and audit readiness.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for Junior Project Engineers and interns during onboarding projects escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to provide clear timely updates on progress risks dependencies and next steps to internal stakeholders and client leadership.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation including runbooks configuration guides and diagrams suitable for audits security reviews and investor DDQs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation standardization and process refinement and by feeding lessons learned back into onboarding standards and workflows.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of professional IT experience in roles such as Desktop Support Systems Engineering or Systems Administration.
• Experience in an MSP or multi-tenant environment ideally supporting regulated industries such as financial services asset management or healthcare.
• Hands-on project and implementation experience including serving as a primary engineer or key contributor on onboarding or migration projects.
• Strong end-user and desktop support background including:
• Microsoft Windows desktops
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications
• Desktop and mobile device deployment and troubleshooting
• Cloud platform experience including:
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Entra ID Intune Conditional Access and modern security baselines
• Familiarity with common SaaS platforms used in modern office environments
• Networking and security experience implementing and supporting enterprise networking equipment such as Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls switches and wireless platforms (Meraki Ubiquiti).
• Strong systems administration knowledge including Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy DNS and email flow.
• Experience implementing or refactoring environments to be cloud-first secure by default and aligned with documented standards.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver project work within defined scope timelines and quality expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail with comfort operating under strict quality and change control requirements.

Desirable Qualities

Mindset and Soft Skills

• Demonstrated intelligence composure under pressure and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort working with clients subject to regulatory and investor scrutiny.
• Calm professional and client-focused with strong white-glove service instincts.

Project and Onboarding Experience

• Experience delivering onboarding projects end to end or acting as the primary implementation engineer.
• Familiarity with structured discovery Technical Project Plans quality control processes and RACI-driven execution models.

Automation and Tooling

• Interest in automation and scripting such as PowerShell to improve consistency and reduce manual effort.
• Experience with MSP toolsets such as ConnectWise NinjaOne SkyKick or similar platforms.

Security and Ecosystem Exposure

• Experience with email security backup tooling SIEM platforms or SSO/IDP integrations.
• Understanding of security and compliance expectations for alternative investment managers including:
• Strong MFA and Conditional Access controls
• Least privilege and role-based access
• Logging and auditability of administrative actions
• Well-documented exceptions and approvals

Certifications

• Relevant Microsoft or security/network certifications such as MS-102 MS-700 MS-203 AZ-900 Network or vendor-specific certifications (e.g. PCNSA).

Atlas Technica is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.