Conning · 7 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expConning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry. The Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation) plays a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide Microsoft technologies, focusing on delivering resilient and automated infrastructure solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage hybrid Microsoft environments (on-prem and Azure) including IaaS, PaaS, and M365 workloads
Implement Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), identity federation, and role-based access controls
Lead initiatives around device provisioning and lifecycle automation using Intune, Autopilot, and Group Policy migration strategies
Architect and implement secure, scalable disaster recovery and business continuity solutions leveraging Azure Site Recovery and other Microsoft-native tools
Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts, workflows, and policies to automate routine operational tasks and system configurations
Develop and maintain PowerShell, ARM, and Bicep templates to standardize and automate the deployment of Azure resources and on-prem virtual infrastructure
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies for VMware and Hyper-V environments to support repeatable, scalable, and consistent server-side provisioning
Leverage orchestration platforms such as Azure Automation, Azure Arc, and System Center to unify management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Manage integrations with Azure Stack Edge, Azure Stack HCI, and local datacenter solutions to ensure seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
Design and maintain self-service and automated provisioning workflows across the Microsoft ecosystem
Integrate Microsoft Graph, Logic Apps, and Power Automate into IT operations to streamline infrastructure management
Identify and deliver opportunities for orchestration across M365, Azure, and security platforms for efficiency and compliance
Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business
Leverage Microsoft Purview, Defender, and Sentinel to maintain compliance, security, and data governance
Support identity protection, endpoint management, and conditional access configurations in alignment with zero-trust principles
Lead technical deep dives and perform detailed root cause analysis for critical incidents impacting infrastructure and cloud services
Document findings, preventive measures, and long-term remediation strategies to reduce repeat incidents
Serve as a final escalation point for complex issues across Microsoft, virtualization, and automation layers
Collaborate with vendors and senior architects to resolve high-impact service interruptions and performance degradation incidents
Monitor cloud and hybrid infrastructure health, capacity, and performance through Microsoft-native tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Endpoint Analytics)
Analyze trends, identify bottlenecks, and propose enhancements to improve efficiency and resiliency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure service-level objectives (SLOs) and performance targets are consistently met
Plan, implement, and test DR strategies for on-prem workloads transitioning to Azure
Lead recovery and failover simulations ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
Partner with application owners to modernize legacy systems for cloud-readiness and resiliency
Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks for all configurations and procedures
Ensure Microsoft environments meet corporate and regulatory compliance standards
Participate in security audits and coordinate remediations using Microsoft Purview and Compliance Manager
Serve as a senior-level subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies and mentor junior engineers
Partner with architecture, security, and DevOps teams to drive modernization initiatives
Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new Microsoft features and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
7–10 years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering or systems administration with deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise
Deep knowledge of Azure services, Intune, Autopilot, PowerShell, and Microsoft 365 administration
Strong understanding of cloud governance, cost optimization, and automation frameworks
Experience with Azure Site Recovery, backup, and DR orchestration for hybrid environments
Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V) and identity management
Exposure to endpoint management, SCCM co-management, and policy automation
Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Certifications Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, ITIL Foundations or equivalent process certification
Company
Conning
Conning is a global provider of asset management, risk management, capital management and industry research services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-06Acquired
1997-12-16IPO
Leadership Team
Woody E. Bradford
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board
Recent News
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