Senior Systems Engineer

$155,000 - $170,000/Yr

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher And Flom - White Plains, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - White Plains, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Systems Engineer at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the firm's information systems. This role involves researching and evaluating new products, implementing software to support business objectives, and providing technical support. The position is based in White Plains, New York, and offers a hybrid working schedule.

Responsibilities

• Participate in large, complex projects involving the orchestration of tasks and/or implementation of various technologies.
• Resolve complex technical issues and conduct advanced-level research.
• Maintain familiarity with industry concepts, best practices, and procedures.
• Develop technical documentation and participate in establishing security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinate activities associated with the installation of operation-level services.
• Provide strong hands-on troubleshooting and installation skills.
• Provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems.
• Recommend alternatives to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures.
• Provide technical 24/7 third-level support.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Manage Firm resources responsibly.
• Comply with and understand the Firm operational policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant Firm computer software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of server-based operating systems and communications protocols.
• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft Windows servers running IIS, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proficient in server virtualization using VMware ESX and knowledge of storage virtualization.
• Familiar with networking protocols including routing, switching, and TCP/IP.
• PowerShell scripting and/or a comparative scripting language.
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory design, implementation, and support.
• Hands-on experience with MS servers working with Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
• Working experience with modern authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID, and MFA.
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in deploying, managing, and migrating to cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
• Experience with Citrix desktop virtualization.
• Experience in a multi-time zone Data Center environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Cisco routers, UNIX, Network Management, and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of Exchange 2016 or later, and SQL 2012 or later.
• Experience with multi-platform computing (e.g., Unix, Linux).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision), savings plan/401(k) and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid leave options, including parental.
• In-classroom, remote, and on-demand learning and professional development opportunities.
• Robust well-being classes and programs.
• Opportunities to give back and make an impact in local communities.