Systems Engineer - Columbia

Turner Padget Graham and Laney•Columbia, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Turner, Padget, Graham and Laney, P.A. is seeking a curious, independent Systems Engineer in their Columbia, SC office. The Systems Engineer is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and securing Turner Padget's enterprise infrastructure. This role requires experience in network configuration and administration, endpoint optimization, and providing technical support to Turner Padget employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 3 years work-related experience
CCNA/CCNP Certification preferred
Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Meraki switch configuration and maintenance
Experience with Sophos Firewalls
Experience with SCCM for building and deploying Windows images
Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange 365, and Zoom
Familiarity with multi-site environments
Proven analytical and problem-solving techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Cisco Unified Communications a plus
Exposure to legal-industry applications such as eDiscovery, Document Management, and Case Management systems a plus
Able to work independently, involving, but not limited to: Following and creating technical documentation, Evaluating emerging network security trends, Completing software deployments during maintenance windows
Recognize that the candidate's customers are the attorneys and staff of the law firm, and to be able to adapt according to their needs

Responsibilities

Provide advanced network administration and troubleshooting for ISP, MPLS, SD-WAN and internal wired and wireless infrastructure, resolving connectivity and performance issues
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network firewalls, modems, routers, and switches
Support and maintain network closets, including patching, cabling, and labeling racks and switches
Create and maintain office network maps
Utilize DMZ, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs to ensure reliable network segmentation, security, and quality of service
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to resolve network-level incidents and maintain network uptime
Support secure remote access solutions, including VPN provisioning, certificate-based authentication, and access control enforcement
Work with Active Directory and Group Policy to manage user accounts, policies, and domain services
Maintain SCCM infrastructure for imaging, deploying, patching all firm endpoints to ensure compliance with software & security requirements
Prepare for the next generation of firm endpoints by building new Windows 11-based computer images and deployment packages
Strategically plan network and hardware maintenance windows, accounting for the needs and schedules of company employees
Ensure compliance with current industry security standards
Provide general Tier II and III technical support to attorneys and staff within a Windows environment with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite, iManage Work, Active Directory & Azure authentication, and network connectivity
Mitigate software vulnerability by deploying updates and maintaining secure configurations across servers and endpoints
Reduce attack surface through use of DMZ and management of open ports and access paths
Enforce secure authentication policies and privileged access controls
Contribute to IT team knowledge base by creating and updating documentation
Collaborate with other IT Team members on projects, enhancements, and day-to-day operations
Support end users through creative solutions to everyday impediments
Coordinate with vendors in installing, upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting network
Be personable, pleasant, and clear in speaking to end users and business project owners when affirming business practices or assisting with technical issues