MSP Tier 3 Engineer, work from home/remote
- Full-time
- Compensation: USD100000 - USD115000 - yearly
Company Description
We are a boutique IT recruiting agency that strictly works with IT consulting companies and managed services providers. We place candidates on a permanent, full time basis (no contract or contract-to-hire positions).
Job Description
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Tier 3 Engineer (Remote)
Location: Remote / Work From Home
Client Base: California
Salary: $100,000 – $115,000
About the Role
We’re looking for a seasoned Tier 3 Engineer who thrives in an MSP environment and enjoys solving complex problems for a wide variety of clients. This is a fully remote position supporting organizations based in California, working alongside a collaborative service team that values responsiveness, ownership, and strong technical leadership.
You’ll serve as a top-level escalation point for advanced troubleshooting, infrastructure design, and project delivery. If you like digging into tough issues, mentoring others, and juggling multiple initiatives without dropping the ball, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do
Act as the highest technical escalation resource for service desk and field teams
Troubleshoot and remediate complex server, network, cloud, and security issues
Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects and migrations
Work multiple tickets and project tasks simultaneously while maintaining clear priorities
Collaborate with account managers and clients to recommend long-term solutions
Document environments, resolutions, and best practices
Help improve internal processes and standards
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 & Tier 2 engineers
What You Bring
Strong experience working in a Managed Services Provider (MSP)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft environments (Windows Server, M365, Azure, AD, etc.)
Solid networking fundamentals (firewalls, routing, switching, VPNs)
Comfort working across virtualization and backup platforms
Experience with ConnectWise or similar MSP toolsets
Ability to stay organized and productive while handling multiple projects
Clear communication skills and a client-first mindset
A natural sense of ownership and follow-through
What Success Looks Like
Escalations get resolved efficiently and correctly
Projects move forward on time and on budget
Clients feel confident in your recommendations
Teammates trust you as a technical leader
If you’re the person others turn to when things get tricky and you enjoy making both clients and coworkers look good, we’d love to meet you.
Qualifications
MSP Experience highly valued and preferred.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.