Senior Systems Engineer

Conning is a leading global investment management firm with a long history of serving the insurance industry.

We develop customized investment strategies that address our clients' unique objectives, requirements and tolerance for risk. We develop solutions by leveraging Conning's risk management tools and utilizing a highly disciplined investment process that relies on fundamental analysis.

Job Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer (Microsoft Infrastructure & Automation) plays a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-wide Microsoft technologies. This position focuses on delivering resilient, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem-including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot, PowerShell automation, and Purview compliance. The role bridges on-premises systems with modern cloud infrastructure, emphasizing operational excellence, automation, and modernized disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• 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.

Automation, Orchestration & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Microsoft 365 & Security Ecosystem Management

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Escalation Support

Performance, Monitoring & Optimization

Disaster Recovery & Cloud Migration

Governance, Compliance & Documentation

Collaboration, Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

Requirements

Technical Expertise :

Conning is an equal opportunity employer. Our company embraces the principles of inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone's voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodations to those who need them.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must exhibit a strong commitment to meet compliance obligations reflecting Conning's core values of honesty and integrity; must accept responsibility for compliance in each role and comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and legal requirements.