IT Systems Engineer, Firm Operations

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ABOUT THE COMPANY At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own. Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value. We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer with deep hands-on experience in the latest Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure technologies. This role supports the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of reliable, scalable, and secure systems that serve our partner firms and international operations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in modern Microsoft cloud environments, global enterprise IT operations, and application support within the CPA or professional services industry, along with experience participating in M&A integration activities for high growth platform companies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IT Operations & Enterprise Support - Provide support to local firm IT operations including service desk, endpoint management, patching, monitoring, and incident response. - Ensure consistent support for tax, audit, workflow, and document applications commonly used by CPA firms. - Maintain ITIL-aligned processes that enhance reliability, uptime, and partner-firm satisfaction. - Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability by proactively monitoring and resolving issues before they impact operations. - Assist firms with life cycling technology assets and implementing industry leading solutions such as cloud-based platforms, LAN/WAN infrastructure, firewalls/VPN’s, and backup systems M&A Integrations - Assist with the execution of IT integration playbooks, ensuring smooth technology alignment and rapid adoption of corporate standards. - Assess acquired firm infrastructure, identity, and application landscapes to design structured and relevant technology roadmaps. - Coordinate cross-functionally on projects, timelines, communications, and resource allocations. Systems & Infrastructure - Lead the configuration, optimization, and governance of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune/Endpoint Manager, and related enterprise services. - Assist firms with maintenance, configuration, and support of on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based systems including servers, virtualization platforms, storage, identity management, and endpoint management tools. - Ensure a modern, seamless end-user experience across all partner firms through standardization, automation, and proactive monitoring. - Support access management using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSO integrations, identity governance, and privileged identity management. - Maintain secure, scalable identity architecture that supports cross-firm collaboration and onboarding of acquired or partner entities. - Manage and optimize Azure services including compute, storage, networking, virtual desktops, security services, and hybrid-cloud integrations. - Design and maintain scalable infrastructure architectures aligned with best practices in availability, performance, and cost management. - Maintain Azure governance, resource organization, policies, and automation frameworks for consistent standards across partner firms. - Support the implementation and management of modern security platforms including Microsoft Defender XDR, Intune, and other security-related tools. - Ensure all systems adhere to firm, client, and industry regulatory requirements relevant to CPA and professional services. - Contribute to the development of technology standards, cloud strategy, and long-term infrastructure roadmaps. - Work closely with partner firms and business leaders to align technology with organizational goals and operational needs. QUALIFICATIONS Required: - Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. - 5–8+ years engineering global enterprise IT environments with strong focus on Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure. - Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining reliable, scalable cloud systems. - Experience supporting CPA/professional services applications and operations. - Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills Preferred: - Experience with technology integration projects within high-growth platform companies. - Microsoft certifications (AZ-104, MS-102, SC-300/400, AZ-305, or equivalent). - ITIL certification and/or experience with mature ITSM processes. - Experience implementing Zero Trust, cloud governance, and automation frameworks. - Background in hybrid and cloud-only modernization initiatives. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) - Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options - Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions - Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.