IT Systems Engineer

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (BXDA) seeks an experienced IT Systems Engineer to support its mission of public safety and equal justice for the Bronx community. The position administers and maintains server, network, cloud, and virtual desktop infrastructure; supports the transition to Nutanix Hyper Converged Infrastructure; and participates in data center modernization, disaster recovery, and technology improvement initiatives. The engineer also troubleshoots technical issues, documents systems and procedures, collaborates across teams, and mentors junior colleagues.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, with two years of satisfactory experience.
Alternatively, a qualifying combination of education and experience: a baccalaureate degree in a listed or related field and four years of relevant full-time experience; an associate degree in a listed or related field and six years of relevant full-time experience; a baccalaureate degree and eight years of relevant full-time experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience related to the position’s required areas, with specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology, and/or domain.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications, such as in x86 platforms, Microsoft, Cisco, Nutanix, or Azure.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain x86-based servers to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
Manage Cisco switches and network devices to support efficient and reliable data communication.
Collaborate with IT colleagues to plan, implement, and support transition to Nutanix Hyper Converged Infrastructure for storage and server clustering.
Deploy, scale, and manage Azure instances.
Implement and manage IGEL-powered VDI systems for laptop and desktop management.
Participate in data center modernization initiatives, including HVAC upgrades, UPS consolidation and upgrades, fire suppression solutions, and re-cabling for centralized management.
Monitor systems, optimize performance, and conduct security assessments to identify and address potential issues.
Troubleshoot hardware and software problems and coordinate with vendors for technical support when needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and propose and implement improvements.
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
Provide mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.