MSP Project Engineer Contract

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MSP Project Engineer — Contract

Location: New York City
Contract Length: 3–4 months
Compensation: $60–$75/hour

We’re working with a well-established Managed Services Provider looking for an experienced MSP Project Engineer to support client-facing infrastructure, cloud, migration and systems projects across a fast-paced New York City environment. This is a great fit for someone who can step into messy, real-world client environments, assess what needs to be done and drive projects forward without needing a lot of hand-holding.

The ideal candidate has strong MSP experience, excellent client communication skills and the technical depth to handle a mix of Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, server, security and endpoint-related project work.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support and execute technical projects for SMB and mid-market clients, including Microsoft 365 migrations, Azure/Entra ID work, server upgrades, network refreshes, security improvements, endpoint deployments and general infrastructure modernization.

You’ll work closely with internal technical teams, account managers and client stakeholders to scope work, document environments, troubleshoot issues and make sure projects are completed cleanly and professionally.

What We’re Looking For

Strong candidates will have hands-on experience in an MSP or IT consulting environment and be comfortable working across multiple client networks and technology stacks.

Ideal background includes:

• Microsoft 365 administration and migration experience
• Azure / Entra ID experience
• Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy
• Networking fundamentals: firewalls, switches, VLANs, VPNs and wireless
• Experience with backup, security, endpoint management and remote monitoring tools
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate well with clients
• Comfort owning project tasks from discovery through completion

Nice to Have

• ConnectWise, Autotask, Datto, Kaseya, NinjaOne or similar MSP tool experience
• Intune / Endpoint Manager experience
• SharePoint / OneDrive migration experience
• Firewall experience with SonicWall, Fortinet, Meraki, Sophos or similar
• Prior experience working onsite with NYC-area clients

Why This Role

This is a strong short-term contract for an MSP engineer who likes project work, variety and the chance to make an immediate impact. You’ll be working on real client environments, solving real infrastructure problems and helping push important projects across the finish line.

Contract: 3–4 months
Pay: $60–$75/hour
Location: New York City
Schedule: Standard business hours, with some flexibility depending on project needs.

MSP Experience Necessary.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.