About the Role
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and computer systems. This role involves research and development to improve IT business needs, actively identifying and resolving problems within the IT infrastructure, and providing expert technical support to multiple clients. The engineer will design, implement, and maintain Windows-based systems and infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement and maintain server and cloud-based computing solutions
- Provide expert technical support to clients, resolving any issues related to their systems
- Analyze and optimize system performance, identifying areas for improvement
- Create and maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures and troubleshooting guides
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in the field of systems engineering
- Experience with cybersecurity, including knowledge of firewalls and best practices for securing systems
- Experience with disaster recovery and regaining access and functionality to IT infrastructure
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with organizational personnel and clients
- Customer service orientation (e.g., patience, positive customer-friendly attitude, active listening, empathy, professionalism, etc.)
- Adapt easily to rapid changes in requests, processes, and procedures
- Ability to set goals and prioritize tasks
- Uses an objective, logical, rigorous, and detail-oriented approach to work
- Resolves problems promptly, accurately and in such a way as to prevent future occurrence
- Strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities, constantly reprioritizing based on new information or shifting deadlines
- Maintains confidentiality and uses sound judgement when discussing technical or sensitive matters
- Strong attitude and desire to learn new technologies
- Maintain current skills and strive to acquire new technical knowledge based on current industry trends
- Highly motivated self-starter & independent worker who can produce high level results consistently with minimal supervision
- Must work well in a team environment and participate in working meetings
- Must maintain a clean and presentable work environment for video calls when working from home as well as in the office
Skills
- On-Prem Exchange
- M365
- Cybersecurity Applications
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cloud Software
- Google Workspace
- PowerShell
- Manage and maintain DNS infrastructure
- VDI Administration
- MFA Administration
- MDM Solutions
- Experience with NOC software and PSAs
- Experience with router/switch implementation
- VoIP systems
- Knowledge of disaster recovery
- Scripting or programming experience
- Experience with cloud servers
- RMM Experience
- Systems administration
- Network protocols
- Hardware configuration
- Software deployment
- Scripting languages
- Security knowledge
- Cloud-based computing
Location
- NYC metro area
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Onsite (client visits)
Experience Level
- Senior
- At least five years of proven experience as a Senior Systems Engineer
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 to $110,000
Benefits
- Remote work
- Professional Development stipend
- Health Insurance
- Dental/Vision Plan
About the Company
- GEM Technologies is a Managed Services Provider that delivers personalized solutions to help local businesses make the most of their technology.
- At GEM Technologies, we are the New York City area’s leading experts in emerging technology implementation.
- We deliver comprehensive and scalable solutions that keep businesses competitive, secure, and thriving.
- With the threat of cyber-attacks, and consumer and business digital adoption moving forward at such a rapid pace, it has never been more critical to partner with a professional service provider who can keep up with emerging technology development.
- We are always interested in meeting highly qualified engineers for future opportunities as our business grows.
