Sr Associate Engineer/ Engineer, IT End User Compute

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline. 
• The End User Compute Domain refers to the area within Information Technology that focuses on engineering, management, and support of the hardware and software utilized by our team members for their daily job functions and for being more productive. This domain encompasses all productivity tool capabilities as well as end-user devices. This includes all telephony functions (Unified Communications), Audio Visual (meeting room experience), Desktop & Printer engineering, surveillance systems, as well as Productivity and collaboration tools (Email, Teams, SharePoint, Onedrive, etc.).

What you'll do

As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Document all technical work, products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis for failures on any service or system maintained by your squad, prescribing detailed action items to mitigate reoccurrence.
• Ensures the security and availability of services and systems maintained by squad, by prioritizing the closure of open vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and capability to work under pressure as well as proactive and adaptable approach to working in a fast-paced environment and with others.
• Maintain enterprise-level audio-visual applications and services where applicable: Ensure that all audio-visual systems are functioning efficiently, adhering to American Airlines design standards, and meeting the high-quality expectations of the organization.
• Demonstrate basic expertise in setting up and programming Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) to enhance audio quality and system performance. This includes troubleshooting and optimizing existing DSP configurations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting camera and video management systems where applicable.
• Coordinate video access and system installation with project managers and end users.

What you'll do (continued)

• Collaborate with network engineering to design, implement, and maintain video network infrastructure, optimize camera system design and installation.
• Implement, and oversee email security solutions, including spam filtering, encryption systems, and other protective protocols where applicable.
• Provide technical support for SharePoint and email security issues. Conduct troubleshooting as needed, having experience with cloud-based email and SharePoint collaboration platforms and infrastructure, specifically Microsoft services.
• Integrate SharePoint with other third-party systems and enterprise applications. This includes designing and implementing integration solutions that ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between systems.
• Create automated workflows and custom applications to streamline business processes using SharePoint Designer (SharePoint Framework -SPFx) and PowerApps for workflow automation.
• Administration of Server Systems where applicable: Troubleshooting and accessing the stability, security, and scalability of installed Windows Server Systems.
• Implement and manage Cisco Unified Communications solutions, including CUCM, to enhance our communication infrastructure where applicable including integration with Microsoft Teams Voice and E911 (RedSky) solutions.
• Provide Technical Support for voice-related issues, addressing call quality and connectivity problems to maintain optimal system performance
• Implement software packaging and deploying software applications, ensuring smooth and efficient rollouts across various environments.
• Apply a strong understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies to manage and execute software projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide proven experience in end-user support and solutions engineering for both Windows and Mac OS environments, addressing technical issues and ensuring user satisfaction.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 1+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting large-scale solutions in production environments

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• Airline Industry experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Proficiency in scripting, automation, development and developer tools (E.g. Bash, PowerShell, Python, Git/Github, VSCode, C#, .NET, JavaScript, TypeScript,).
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking principles, and security protocols (TLS, SSL).
• Relevant CompTIA (Network+, Server+, Security+) or Microsoft Certification, a plus.
• Strong understanding of email protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3) and email security technologies (DLP, anti-phishing solutions, encryption methods).
• Knowledge of DNS records relevant to email configuration (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs, and Power Platform for custom integrations.
• Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) administration, policy management, software deployment, and endpoint lifecycle management.
• Windows 11 operating system architecture, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and enterprise configuration management.
• Endpoint provisioning and deployment technologies including Windows Autopilot, imaging, task sequences, and OS lifecycle management.
• Enterprise device compliance, security baselines, BitLocker, and endpoint security controls.
• Software packaging, application deployment, patch management, and update ring administration.

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.