Associate Systems Engineer Jobs in Bloomfield, NJ

Company Description
Job Description
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic IT Systems Engineer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include but not limited to the following:
- Administering and maintaining x86-based servers, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
- Managing Cisco switches and network devices to ensure efficient and reliable data communication.
- Collaborating with IT colleagues to plan, implement, and support the transition to Nutanix Hyper Converged Infrastructure environments for storage and server clustering.
- Deploying, scaling, and managing Azure instances to meet the organization's growing cloud-based needs.
- Implementing and managing IGEL-powered VDI systems for efficient and secure laptop and desktop management.
- Participating in the design and implementation of data center modernization initiatives, including HVAC upgrades, UPS consolidation and upgrades, fire suppression solutions, and re-cabling for centralized management.
- Conducting regular system monitoring, performance optimization, and security assessments to proactively identify and address potential issues.
- Troubleshooting hardware and software problems and coordinating with vendors for technical support when needed.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and solutions.
- Developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to propose and implement improvements.
- Participating in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution.
- Providing mentorship and knowledge sharing to junior team members.
- All other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with 2 years satisfactory experience
- Relevant certifications (e.g., x86 Platforms, Microsoft, Cisco, Nutanix, Azure).
IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710
Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.