McGuireWoods

Sr. Systems Engineer

McGuireWoods • $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Expert-level PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities
  • Experience managing Microsoft Azure and Active Directory
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
  • Interest in working with innovative technology platforms, including legal-specific AI tools

Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and optimize Windows Server and virtualization environments
  • Manage hybrid identity and access systems, including Active Directory and Azure AD
  • Develop advanced PowerShell scripts and Python integrations for automation
  • Utilize enterprise AI tools to enhance scripting and operational efficiency
  • Monitor file security and analyze log data for threat detection
  • Resolve escalated infrastructure incidents and manage IT service requests

Benefits

  • Access to innovative technology platforms, including legal-specific AI tools
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment
  • Focus on high-impact work by automating routine tasks
  • Engagement with cutting-edge infrastructure and security practices
Full Job Description
Overview

McGuireWoods LLP seeks a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer in Richmond to support, secure, and modernize our enterprise infrastructure. You will manage Windows Server and virtualization environments, hybrid identity systems and Azure cloud workloads. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer skilled in advanced PowerShell scripting, Python, REST APIs, and enterprise AI tools to automate operations. You will also oversee security and log monitoring and handle operational escalations.

Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure & Virtualization: Administer, monitor, and optimize Windows Server environments, server virtualization platforms, and enterprise hardware to ensure uptime and performance.
  • Cloud & Identity Management: Manage hybrid identity and access (Active Directory, Entra ID/Azure AD) and oversee Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop advanced PowerShell scripts, Python, and REST API integrations to automate routine administrative tasks and provisioning workflows.
  • AI-Assisted Efficiency: Apply enterprise AI tools to streamline scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and reporting.
  • Monitoring & Security: Monitor file security and data governance and analyze log data using SIEM/observability tools for threat detection.
  • IT Service & Operations: Resolve escalated infrastructure incidents, manage tickets, and change requests via ServiceNow, and maintain standard technical documentation.


Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure experience
  • Ability to communicate technical experience and concepts clearly
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Expert-level PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
  • Brings direct experience managing Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, and broader Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks
  • Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.

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About McGuireWoods

McGuireWoods LLP is a US-based international law firm. Their largest offices are in Richmond, Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina and Chicago, Illinois.
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