Platform Systems Engineer
Shearman and Sterling

New York, New York

Posted in Legal


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Job Description

This is a fully remote position, but will require an office presence as needed to assist with project work. Candidates will need to be within commuting distance to New York City.

Role Summary

The Platform Systems Engineer ("the Engineer") will collaborate with the team of network engineers responsible for the deployment and ongoing oversight of Shearman & Sterling's global network infrastructure and assets. The Engineer will be responsible for the design, build and run delivery, and service support standards, ensuring highly available network services. The Engineer role will work closely with the ITSM, Information Security, Infrastructure Delivery, Architecture, Program Management and Data teams to ensure that services are being delivered in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with team members to implement and manage network and information security solutions.
  • Work closely with the Supervisor and Manager of Delivery Services - Network & Cloud infrastructure to help ideate, design, and build the firm's next generation transformational solutions.
  • Assist in reviewing and administering network architectural technical designs and supporting client security audit remediation while complying with enterprise and IT security policies, industry regulations and best practices.
  • Work on operational tasks and complex projects while maintaining a close watch on deliverables.
  • Track assigned network projects from inception to delivery and monitor the quality of deliverables through client acceptance.
  • Work with management to develop capital/expense budgets.
  • Works closely with the Delivery Services team to qualify third party vendors.
  • Support operational run functions with full "run book ready" documentation, ensuring successful hand-over for long term operations management. Help identify and implement operational best practices.
  • Participate in the support "on call" rotation during non-business hours. Work closely with the Network Operations Center (NOC) teams to remediate complex infrastructure operations issues as needed.
  • Responsible for break/fix for network and security platforms.
  • Work with systems architects for the deployment of network and security infrastructure technologies on a global basis.
  • Serve on planning committees as required.
  • Implement design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy as developed by the architects. Support critical DR testing, planning and execution.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
  • In-depth knowledge of network and security systems, including Multifactor authentication solutions, Cloud optimization, Cloud security, Endpoint security software products, WAN and SD-WAN, Lan and Wi-Fi solutions, Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, High Availability, Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls, Citrix NetScaler and network load-balance technologies, Microsoft Azure networking.
  • Experience in routing protocols, QoS, DMVPN, NAT and WLAN.
  • Understanding of Email Security Appliances, Unified Communications, and video conferencing technologies.
  • Experience collaborating with third party vendors and consultant arrangements in support of projects.
  • Ability to develop and meet performance measures, which will consider quality, complexity and quantity of projects supported.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technology issues and solutions to non-technical senior leaders and executives.


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a network and security operations and development environment.
  • Professional Service industry experience preferred.


Physical Activity/Other Miscellaneous
  • Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours as needed.

Location(s)
New York-599


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