Project Engineer III - (Microsoft Cloud Specialization)

The Project Engineer III - (Microsoft Cloud Specialization) is a senior, hands-on engineer who assesses, designs, and delivers technology solutions for primarily small and mid-sized customers, including larger organizations with internal IT teams. The primary focus is Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Azure, endpoint management, and automation. The role is not limited to Microsoft cloud solutions and requires strong networking, on-premises infrastructure, and hybrid-environment skills.

The engineer performs pre-sales assessments and solution architecture for existing customers, then owns the technical execution and quality of assigned projects within approved Statements of Work (SOWs) and project plans. Working with Project Managers, Sales and account teams, support and security teams, vendors, and client stakeholders, the engineer also helps establish standards and reusable solutions across the customer base and for the internal team. Project Managers retain responsibility for project governance, schedule, budget, resources, change control, status reporting, and acceptance.

Technical leadership and mentoring: Lead customer technical discussions, explain designs and tradeoffs clearly, mentor Project Engineers I and II, and serve as a senior escalation resource for complex cloud, endpoint, networking, and on-premises project issues. Share lessons learned and provide practical training to strengthen the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATION EXPECTATIONS

Certification requirement: Must hold at hire at least one current Microsoft certification directly aligned with the role. Continued development should include additional credentials aligned with the engineer's assigned technology responsibilities.

Primary

Core

Secondary

Service-management development

Equivalent current certifications and demonstrated hands-on experience will be considered. Certification expectations will be reviewed as Microsoft retires, replaces, or introduces role-based credentials.