Senior Systems Engineer Job in Lakewood, CO

IT Senior Systems Engineer Salary: $95,000 - $105,000+ (DOE) Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Work directly alongside senior architecture and IT leadership during a major cloud modernization initiative.
Gain visibility with executive stakeholders and influence key technology decisions.
Take ownership of a critical support environment and help shape future service delivery processes.
Hands-on exposure to Azure, Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, automation, and cloud-first technologies.
Join a collaborative team that values initiative, technical expertise, and independent problem-solving.
Significant opportunity to improve systems, introduce automation, and leave a lasting impact on the organization.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead IT Systems Engineer:

Drive ticket triage, escalation, and resolution while improving help desk performance and backlog management.
Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft 365 environments.
Deploy, maintain, and optimize cloud applications and endpoint management solutions.
Partner with senior architecture leadership to implement automation and cloud transformation initiatives.
Improve support processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship while growing toward a lead-level role.

Qualifications for the Lead IT Systems Engineer:

Advanced hands-on experience with Azure, Intune, and Entra ID administration.
Experience supporting cloud-first environments and implementing automation.
Strong background in IT support, systems administration, or help desk engineering.
Demonstrated leadership experience or clear potential to grow into a team lead/management role.