IT Systems Engineer

City of New York
Bronx; New York, US

Job Description

*****This position is only open to candidates who are permanent or reachable on the list of exam # 1111 in the civil service title of Certified IT Administrator LAN / WAN. Those serving in comparable civil service titles will also be considered.

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.

PREFFERED 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).

CERTIFIED IT ADMINISTRATOR (LA - 13652

Professional/vendor certification(s) in local area network administration that is required for the position to be filled. In addition, all candidates must have the following:

Note: In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) for current and future technical environments(s) in which they may be assigned to work, as determined by the employing agency.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

x86 PlatformsMicrosoftCiscoNutanixAzureIGELVDIHVACUPSfire suppressionre-cablingsystem monitoringtroubleshootingdocumentationdisaster recovery planningcollaborationmentorshipknowledge sharingx86 PlatformsMicrosoftCiscoNutanixAzureIT systemsnetworkingcloud infrastructuredata center modernization

Salary

$100,000 - $160,000

year

Level

mid

Posted

3/22/2026

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