Systems Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Systems Engineer jobs in New Jersey are consistently in demand, with a dense concentration of openings across defense contracting, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and financial technology at every level from entry-level associate to principal engineer. The busiest hiring markets are Newark, Parsippany, and Cherry Hill, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Verizon, and Johnson and Johnson have long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey right now are embedded systems, network infrastructure, and model-based systems engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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IT Systems Engineer (Level II)
Job Summary
CISO Global is seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer (Level II) to join our Secure Managed Services team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of customer environments and requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, excellent customer communication, and the ability to take ownership of issues through resolution.
As an IT Systems Engineer, you will support and maintain both cloud based and traditional on-premises customer environments, including desktops, laptops, servers, network infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, mobile devices, and business applications.
This position serves as an escalation point for our Level I Service Desk team and is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving more complex technical issues, supporting multiple customer environments, collaborating with other technical teams, and continuing to grow their technical skills.
Success in this role requires more than technical ability. Our engineers regularly interact directly with customers and are expected to communicate professionally, build trust, take ownership of issues, and consistently provide a strong customer experience.
Successful candidates are proactive problem solvers who can manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly between different customer environments, communicate clearly, and remain accountable for seeing issues through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Escalation Support
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues that require support beyond the Level I Service Desk.
- Troubleshoot and resolve more complex desktop, server, Microsoft 365, networking, identity, and application related issues.
- Provide technical guidance to Service Desk team members when appropriate.
- Recognize when an issue requires escalation to Level III engineering resources and ensure proper documentation and handoff.
Remote Monitoring and Management
- Utilize Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to proactively monitor, maintain, and support customer systems.
- Identify and remediate technical issues before they impact end users when possible.
- Assist with patching, system maintenance, software deployment, and endpoint health.
Ticket Management
- Manage and resolve technical incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
- Maintain accurate documentation, detailed troubleshooting notes, and strong ticket hygiene.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with customers regarding issue status, expectations, and resolution.
- Take ownership of assigned issues and ensure appropriate follow through.
End-User Technical Support
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and end user applications.
- Support Windows, macOS, and Android environments.
- Diagnose operating system, application, hardware, connectivity, and user profile issues.
Microsoft 365 and Cloud Administration
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, and related services.
- Support user lifecycle management, licensing, mailbox administration, permissions, identity, and access control.
- Assist with endpoint management, security configuration, and device administration.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications and cloud service issues.
Server and On-Premises Infrastructure
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments and traditional Active Directory domains.
- Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, File and Print Services, and domain controllers.
- Assist with server maintenance, patching, system health monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Support customers operating hybrid environments that combine on-premises infrastructure with Microsoft cloud services.
Networking
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across customer environments.
- Support and diagnose issues involving DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, switches, firewalls, VLANs, wireless networks, and general network communication.
- Work with internal engineering resources and third-party vendors when additional network support is required.
Identity and Access Management
- Administer user accounts, permissions, security groups, authentication, and access controls across Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environments.
- Assist with identity related troubleshooting and security configuration.
Email and Security Support
- Support enhanced email security solutions designed to protect customer environments from phishing, malicious email, and other threats.
- Assist with security related investigations, endpoint remediation, vulnerability remediation, and account security issues.
- Follow established security standards and escalation procedures.
Deployment and Systems Administration
- Deploy and configure desktops, laptops, applications, and related technology for new and existing users.
- Assist with workstation imaging, provisioning, software deployment, and device configuration.
- Support onboarding and offboarding activities across customer environments.
Multi-Customer Environment Support
- Support multiple customer environments with varying technologies, configurations, policies, and business requirements.
- Transition effectively between customers and technical issues throughout the workday.
- Maintain professionalism and attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ years of professional IT support experience preferred.
- Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting small to mid-size business environments is highly beneficial.
- Previous experience functioning as a technical escalation resource is preferred.
Technical Proficiency
Candidates should have hands-on experience with several of the following areas:
- Windows desktop operating systems
- Windows Server
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- Microsoft 365
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune
- DNS and DHCP
- VPN troubleshooting
- Firewalls, switches, VLANs, and network connectivity
- Endpoint troubleshooting and administration
- Ticketing systems
- Remote Monitoring and Management platforms
- Business application troubleshooting
Experience with both Microsoft cloud environments and traditional on-premises Active Directory environments is highly valued.
Customer Service and Communication
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to remain professional and composed while troubleshooting customer-impacting issues.
Ownership and Problem Solving
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to independently investigate and resolve technical problems.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast paced, multi-customer environment.
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and escalate appropriately when needed.
Security Mindset
- Commitment to security best practices and protecting customer environments.
- Ability to follow established security procedures, access controls, and documentation standards.
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, or similar credentials are advantageous but are not required.
Work Environment
- Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the Princeton / Hamilton, New Jersey area.
- Candidates must be able and willing to travel to customer locations throughout the surrounding area.
- This position follows a hybrid work model consisting of approximately 50% remote work from home and 50% onsite work at customer locations.
- This is not a fully remote position.
- Engineers work closely with our Service Desk, Level III engineering resources, customer contacts, and other technical teams while maintaining ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Compensation
Expected salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Final compensation range is subject to confirmation.
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Location
Princeton / Hamilton, New Jersey area
Hybrid remote with regular onsite customer support throughout the surrounding area.
Application Requirement
When applying, please include a short note describing your experience supporting multiple users or customer environments in a fast-paced IT support role. If you have previous MSP experience, please include that as well.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a US drivers license?
- Do you have MSP experience? If so, please describe.
- How many years of experience do you have working in a IT Support role?
- What was your title at your most recent IT Support role?
- Can you comfortably lift up to 50 lbs if lifting any equipment is necessary?
- Do you live in the surrounding Princeton / Hamilton NJ area and are available to be onsite with customers approximately 50% of the time?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08541
IT Systems Engineer (Level II)
Job Summary
CISO Global is seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer (Level II) to join our Secure Managed Services team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of customer environments and requires strong technical troubleshooting skills, excellent customer communication, and the ability to take ownership of issues through resolution.
As an IT Systems Engineer, you will support and maintain both cloud based and traditional on-premises customer environments, including desktops, laptops, servers, network infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, mobile devices, and business applications.
This position serves as an escalation point for our Level I Service Desk team and is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving more complex technical issues, supporting multiple customer environments, collaborating with other technical teams, and continuing to grow their technical skills.
Success in this role requires more than technical ability. Our engineers regularly interact directly with customers and are expected to communicate professionally, build trust, take ownership of issues, and consistently provide a strong customer experience.
Successful candidates are proactive problem solvers who can manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly between different customer environments, communicate clearly, and remain accountable for seeing issues through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Escalation Support
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues that require support beyond the Level I Service Desk.
- Troubleshoot and resolve more complex desktop, server, Microsoft 365, networking, identity, and application related issues.
- Provide technical guidance to Service Desk team members when appropriate.
- Recognize when an issue requires escalation to Level III engineering resources and ensure proper documentation and handoff.
Remote Monitoring and Management
- Utilize Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools to proactively monitor, maintain, and support customer systems.
- Identify and remediate technical issues before they impact end users when possible.
- Assist with patching, system maintenance, software deployment, and endpoint health.
Ticket Management
- Manage and resolve technical incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
- Maintain accurate documentation, detailed troubleshooting notes, and strong ticket hygiene.
- Communicate clearly and consistently with customers regarding issue status, expectations, and resolution.
- Take ownership of assigned issues and ensure appropriate follow through.
End-User Technical Support
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and end user applications.
- Support Windows, macOS, and Android environments.
- Diagnose operating system, application, hardware, connectivity, and user profile issues.
Microsoft 365 and Cloud Administration
- Administer and support Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, and related services.
- Support user lifecycle management, licensing, mailbox administration, permissions, identity, and access control.
- Assist with endpoint management, security configuration, and device administration.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications and cloud service issues.
Server and On-Premises Infrastructure
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments and traditional Active Directory domains.
- Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, File and Print Services, and domain controllers.
- Assist with server maintenance, patching, system health monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Support customers operating hybrid environments that combine on-premises infrastructure with Microsoft cloud services.
Networking
- Troubleshoot network connectivity issues across customer environments.
- Support and diagnose issues involving DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, switches, firewalls, VLANs, wireless networks, and general network communication.
- Work with internal engineering resources and third-party vendors when additional network support is required.
Identity and Access Management
- Administer user accounts, permissions, security groups, authentication, and access controls across Microsoft 365 and Active Directory environments.
- Assist with identity related troubleshooting and security configuration.
Email and Security Support
- Support enhanced email security solutions designed to protect customer environments from phishing, malicious email, and other threats.
- Assist with security related investigations, endpoint remediation, vulnerability remediation, and account security issues.
- Follow established security standards and escalation procedures.
Deployment and Systems Administration
- Deploy and configure desktops, laptops, applications, and related technology for new and existing users.
- Assist with workstation imaging, provisioning, software deployment, and device configuration.
- Support onboarding and offboarding activities across customer environments.
Multi-Customer Environment Support
- Support multiple customer environments with varying technologies, configurations, policies, and business requirements.
- Transition effectively between customers and technical issues throughout the workday.
- Maintain professionalism and attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Experience
- 3+ years of professional IT support experience preferred.
- Managed Service Provider (MSP) experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting small to mid-size business environments is highly beneficial.
- Previous experience functioning as a technical escalation resource is preferred.
Technical Proficiency
Candidates should have hands-on experience with several of the following areas:
- Windows desktop operating systems
- Windows Server
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- Microsoft 365
- Exchange Online
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune
- DNS and DHCP
- VPN troubleshooting
- Firewalls, switches, VLANs, and network connectivity
- Endpoint troubleshooting and administration
- Ticketing systems
- Remote Monitoring and Management platforms
- Business application troubleshooting
Experience with both Microsoft cloud environments and traditional on-premises Active Directory environments is highly valued.
Customer Service and Communication
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trust and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to remain professional and composed while troubleshooting customer-impacting issues.
Ownership and Problem Solving
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to independently investigate and resolve technical problems.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast paced, multi-customer environment.
- Willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and escalate appropriately when needed.
Security Mindset
- Commitment to security best practices and protecting customer environments.
- Ability to follow established security procedures, access controls, and documentation standards.
Certifications
Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, or similar credentials are advantageous but are not required.
Work Environment
- Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the Princeton / Hamilton, New Jersey area.
- Candidates must be able and willing to travel to customer locations throughout the surrounding area.
- This position follows a hybrid work model consisting of approximately 50% remote work from home and 50% onsite work at customer locations.
- This is not a fully remote position.
- Engineers work closely with our Service Desk, Level III engineering resources, customer contacts, and other technical teams while maintaining ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Compensation
Expected salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Final compensation range is subject to confirmation.
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Location
Princeton / Hamilton, New Jersey area
Hybrid remote with regular onsite customer support throughout the surrounding area.
Application Requirement
When applying, please include a short note describing your experience supporting multiple users or customer environments in a fast-paced IT support role. If you have previous MSP experience, please include that as well.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a US drivers license?
- Do you have MSP experience? If so, please describe.
- How many years of experience do you have working in a IT Support role?
- What was your title at your most recent IT Support role?
- Can you comfortably lift up to 50 lbs if lifting any equipment is necessary?
- Do you live in the surrounding Princeton / Hamilton NJ area and are available to be onsite with customers approximately 50% of the time?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeton, NJ 08541
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Systems Engineer Job Market in New Jersey
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin20
- Leidos8
- BAE Systems USA8
- AMD5
- ZT Systems5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with systems integration, verification, and validation across complex hardware-software environments
- Proficiency with model-based systems engineering tools such as MATLAB, SysML, or Cameo
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense-sector roles
- Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS, Jama, or IBM Rational
- Strong documentation skills including systems specifications, interface control documents, and test plans
Systems Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in New Jersey?
Most systems engineer roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. New Jersey does not issue a state-specific license for systems engineers, so hiring is credential-driven rather than board-regulated. Certifications from the International Council on Systems Engineering, such as the ASEP or CSEP, are widely recognized by New Jersey defense and technology employers and give candidates a concrete edge in a competitive market.
Which companies hire systems engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring systems engineers in New Jersey right now include Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and BAE Systems USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense cluster of defense primes, telecommunications carriers, and pharmaceutical companies means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which New Jersey cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Moorestown, Egg Harbor Township, and Secaucus account for the largest share of systems engineer openings in New Jersey. Newark anchors the market as the state's primary commercial hub, while Parsippany draws volume from the defense and technology campuses concentrated along the Route 287 corridor, and Cherry Hill benefits from proximity to Philadelphia-area aerospace and government contractors with New Jersey operations.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely software-focused roles, because systems engineering frequently involves hands-on hardware integration, lab work, and on-site coordination with cross-functional teams. About 62% of systems engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote eligibility most often attached to requirements analysis, documentation, and model-based design tasks rather than physical testing or integration work.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate systems engineer or systems integration analyst role at one of New Jersey's large defense or telecommunications employers, where structured new-graduate programs provide mentorship and rotational exposure. Lockheed Martin and Verizon both run early-career engineering programs in New Jersey that accept candidates with a relevant degree and no prior professional experience. Pursuing an INCOSE ASEP certification while still in school, and building a portfolio of capstone or lab projects that demonstrate requirements traceability and integration testing, meaningfully strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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