Associate Systems Engineer

Associate Systems EngineerMount Vernon, NYWe are a growing IT company; a great place to start and grow your career!CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Our philosophy is an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It's why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.OverviewThe Associate Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the school districts server, network, cloud, and endpoint infrastructure. This role assists in maintaining the availability, security, and performance of enterprise systems while providing technical support for networking, virtualization, cloud services, identity management, and end-user technologies. The Associate Systems Engineer works closely with senior engineers on infrastructure projects, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and documentation while developing technical expertise across multiple IT disciplines.Work ScheduleThe standard work schedule for this position is from 8:30 PM to 5:30 PM and reports to the headquarters.Employees are expected to maintain a flexible work schedule and may be required to adjust their hours based on operational priorities, maintenance windows, emergency response, or other business needs.Salary: $55,000-$65,000What You'll DoSystems AdministrationAdminister and support Windows Server environments.Perform Active Directory administration, including user accounts, groups, organizational units, and Group Policy.Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive.Support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and authentication services.Monitor server health, performance, storage utilization, and system availability.Install operating system updates, firmware, and security patches.Assist with VMware vSphere virtualization platformAssist with backup verification and disaster recovery testing.Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.Network AdministrationConfigure and support enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure.Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points.Configure VLANs, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, and network routing.Monitor network performance using network monitoring tools.Assist with firewall rule implementation and network security policies.Support remote access technologies and secure VPN connectivity.Maintain structured cabling documentation and network diagrams.Cloud & Identity ServicesSupport Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure.Administer Microsoft Entra ID synchronization and authentication services.Assist with Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).Support Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with enterprise applications.Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and security.SecurityAssist with Crowdstrike endpoint security platform.Monitor security alerts and assist with incident response.Support vulnerability remediation and patch management.Review system logs and assist with compliance initiatives.Participate in disaster recovery and cybersecurity exercises.Endpoint & User SupportServe as Tier II/III escalation for desktop and infrastructure issues.Deploy and manage Windows endpoints using Microsoft Intune or equivalent MDM solutions.Support printers, conferencing systems, mobile devices, and enterprise applications.Troubleshoot authentication, email, and connectivity issues.Project ParticipationAssist with infrastructure upgrades and technology refresh projects.Participate in server migrations, cloud initiatives, and network modernization.Support implementation of new hardware and software solutions.Work with vendors during installations and support engagements.Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.What You'll BringRequiredAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.2-4 years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.Experience administering Windows Server environments.Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.Basic networking knowledge including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, and wireless networking.Experience supporting Microsoft 365.Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware).Understanding of backup and disaster recovery concepts.Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.PreferredExperience with Microsoft Azure or hybrid cloud environments.Experience with Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager.Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.Experience with Cisco networking equipment.Experience with VMware vSphere.Familiarity with enterprise monitoring platforms.Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks and endpoint detection tools.IT certifications such as:CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+CCS Offers:Competitive salariesComprehensive benefits including: Medical and dental plansCompany paid vision and short and long term disability plansFlexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking401K with employer matchTuition reimbursementOnsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)Company paid life InsurancePaid holidays and vacationTechnical certification gift card rewards programCome experience our unique culture and see how our "right people, right results" philosophy has led to our outstanding success! We are great place to start your IT career!EEO Statement:Custom Computer Specialists is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. To request a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.