Proactive Technical Alignment Engineer (TAE)
The Proactive Technical Alignment Engineer (TAE) is the disciplined guardian of GXA's technical standards. They ensure client environments remain aligned, secure, and predictable—building the foundation that allows vCTOs to focus on strategy, relationships, and growth.
This role thrives on structure, detail, and accuracy. TAEs are independent problem-solvers, data-driven in their work, and relentless in their pursuit of documentation excellence. They are not client-facing strategists; instead, they are the behind-the-scenes technical stewards who make vCTO conversations possible.
To be successful, a TAE must bring very strong, senior-level Systems Engineer (Sr. SE) technical skills —able to operate at an L3 level across Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, Office 365, Azure, virtualization, networking, Intune, endpoint compliance, and conditional access.
Core Traits & Personality
- Methodical & Disciplined - Always follows checklists, standards, and procedures with precision.
- Detail-Oriented - Notices the gaps others miss; ensures every environment is fully documented.
- Independent & Accountable - Requires minimal supervision, owns their results, and consistently delivers.
- Analytical & Data-Driven - Enjoys finding patterns in health checks and reports; skilled at root cause analysis.
- Structured Communicator - Writes clear, concise, and reliable documentation; communicates issues effectively to vCTOs and technical peers.
- Process-Focused - Believes in repeatability, standardization, and continuous improvement
Primary Responsibilities
Environment Alignment & Health ChecksPerform recurring health checks across assigned clients using RMM, monitoring tools, and checklists.Detect misalignments in firewalls, backups, licensing, server health, Microsoft 365, and endpoint compliance.Provide structured reports to vCTOs with risks, gaps, and recommendations.Handle support escalations requiring L3 technical knowledge.Ensure proactive alignment and remediation in the following core areas :Windows Server & Active Directory / Entra ID - Validate domain health, replication, GPOs, DNS / DHCP configuration, user / role management, and Entra ID synchronization.Office 365 & Azure - Review configuration, licensing, security policies, conditional access, and backup solutions; ensure compliance with best practices.Virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V) - Monitor host / server health, cluster configurations, storage, networking, and failover capabilities.Networking (LAN / WAN, VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs) - Verify firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, site-to-site / client VPNs, and monitoring for security or performance anomalies.Endpoint Management (Intune, Compliance & Conditional Access) - Review device enrollment, compliance policies, Intune configurations, patch / update compliance, and conditional access enforcement.Documentation ExcellenceMaintain and improve documentation in IT Glue and Autotask.Eliminate inconsistencies and ensure "single source of truth" across all client environments.Create repeatable playbooks and process documentation for future reuse.Analysis & Standards EnforcementIdentify systemic issues and recurring misalignments across multiple clients.Suggest remediations and contribute insights to Project Initiation Documents (PIDs).Provide feedback to refine GXA's alignment methodology and technical standards.Collaboration & SupportPartner with vCTOs by supplying accurate, actionable data for QBRs and strategic client engagements.Collaborate with Centralized Services, Service Desk, and Security teams to ensure standard enforcement.Mentor junior team members and help raise GXA's technical maturityRequirements
Technical Must-Haves7+ years of IT systems / network engineering at an L4 level.Advanced expertise with :Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, Office 365, AzureVirtualization and Storage (VMware / Hyper-V)Networking (LAN / WAN, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs)Intune, endpoint compliance, and conditional access policiesStrong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem isolation skills.Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Methodical, detail-oriented, and disciplined approachPreferred / Developmental GoalsFamiliarity with RMM tools (Kaseya, N-able) and IT Glue / Autotask.Contributions to technical standards and alignment libraries.Bachelor's degree in IT, Networking, or equivalent experience (7+ years).Certifications (growth path) :CompTIA Security+ or Network+Microsoft Azure / M365 FundamentalsCisco CCNAFortinet NSE 3 / 4VMware VCP / VCTAITIL FoundationWillingness to continuously learn and adapt to evolving standardsBase pay range : $2,000.00 / yr - $3,000.00 / yr
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