Senior Systems Engineer
Department: Information Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Crystal Building 40 W20th St
Reporting To: Guy Lau
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / year
Description
This is NOT a remote role and requires onsite work in NYC three days a week.
Overview
The Senior Systems Engineer will collaborate with team members and other departments to automate systems management and administration tasks to streamline ongoing operational tasks. Other responsibilities include endpoint detection response, operating system and application patching, remote administration for NYPL's staff and public-facing computing environments running Windows, macOS, and iOS including but not limited to configuration management, file management, log management, auditing, monitoring, change tracking, and patching.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:
Own :
Supporting and improving NYPL's current computing infrastructure leveraging Google Workspace, M365, Azure and On-prem Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Always on VPN, JAMF Pro, DNS, DHCP, etc.
Deploying and supporting NYPL's existing enterprise computing and server platforms leveraging technologies such as ActiveDirectory, SCCM, JAMF Pro, and DirectAccess as well as related infrastructure services (DHCP, DNS)
Building, maintaining, and supporting the centrally managed NYPL operating systems, drivers, applications, and update distribution across multiple platforms
The service desk ticketing system and system monitoring tools to resolve issues in a timely manner
Teach :
Engineers and guide them on their technical development
Lead team members by example by promoting clear communication and leveraging a collegial approach to solve complex business problems
Learn:
About existing processes and identifying opportunities to automate, integrate or improve workflows to enable increased efficiency and reduce errors
About other products and be able to provide support as necessary
Improve :
Overall operational metrics building on defined KPIs and SLAs
Some expectations for this role are that within:
1 month , this person will:
Become familiar with current processes and workflows within the DSE team
Identify any areas that need improvement
Have clear expectations and create goals for moving forward
3 months , this person will:
Build relationships with DSE and other teams
Outline the different areas where the DSE team needs attention
Propose a DSE team roadmap to address the need to improve processes and workflows
6 months and beyond , this person will:
Build relationships with DSE and other teams
Outline the different areas where the DSE team needs attention
Propose a DSE team roadmap to address the need to improve processes and workflows
Responsibilities
Supporting and improving NYPL's current computing infrastructure leveraging Google Workspace, M365, Azure and On-prem Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Always on VPN, JAMF Pro, DNS, DHCP, etc.
Deploying and supporting NYPL's existing enterprise computing and server platforms leveraging technologies such as ActiveDirectory, SCCM, JAMF Pro, and DirectAccess as well as related infrastructure services (DHCP, DNS)
Building, maintaining, and supporting the centrally managed NYPL operating systems, drivers, applications, and update distribution across multiple platforms
Monitor and utilize the service desk ticketing system and system monitoring tools to resolve issues in a timely manner
Provide engineering-level support for the environment when necessary
Performs other duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
5+ years of relevant experience
Excellent planning and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Extensive experience in conducting technical discussions and guidance to peers and management.
Required Skills
Demonstrated expertise in a variety of computing environments, system architecture and ability to identify, analyze and resolve system-wide outages and issues.
Hands-on experience with productivity and collaboration platforms M365, Google Workspace, Jira, Slack, and Zoom.
Hands-on experience with computing platforms including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, ChromeOS, and Android, including OS deployment and packaging platforms including MECM, Intune, JAMF, Admin Studio, and PatchMyPC.
Hands-on experience simplifying management across a large number of computers using available technologies (imaging, provisioning, pre-staging, etc.).
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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
Library setting
Travel to NYPL sites as needed
Hybrid work schedule - 3 days in office
Physical Duties
Lift equipment up to 25 lbs
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt
Schedule
Available on-call after hours and weekends
Hybrid 3-on / 2-off as workload permits
This job description represents the @types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.
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