City of Philadelphia · 9 hours ago
Associate Systems Engineer-Fire IT
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to support the Philadelphia Fire Department within the Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT). The role involves managing critical IT infrastructure, ensuring system availability, and collaborating with teams to enhance service delivery in public safety and technology.
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Responsibilities
Ensure optimal systems and infrastructure availability at all times
Provide strategic and practical recommendations for continuous service improvement
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational policies, guidelines, and procedures
Manage and support endpoints using Microsoft Intune, or other endpoint management systems
Develop and deploy system images across environments
Possess in-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware and Hyper-V
Administer virtual environments, including VM creation, migration, and ongoing maintenance
Perform Level 3 troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues
Oversee storage management and conduct proactive capacity planning
Manage enterprise backup solutions to ensure data integrity and availability
Conduct routine and advanced server management tasks
Plan, schedule, and implement software and firmware upgrades
Serve as the primary support resource for critical infrastructure systems
Lead application upgrade, deployment, and migration efforts
Oversee system integration through API management and configuration
Administer and monitor server performance to maintain optimal system health
Address infrastructure-related security concerns and evolving system needs
Implement, manage, and maintain Active Directory, including Group Policy Objects (GPO)
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in solution engineering, system upgrades, patch management, and enterprise backup and recovery
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Effective decision-making and critical thinking skills
Solid understanding of information security and network security principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proficient in Active Directory management
Advanced knowledge of PowerShell scripting for systems automation and management
Familiarity with industry-standard security protocols including SSL, TLS, IPsec, HTTPS, SFTP, and Kerberos
Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure or time-sensitive environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Science or a related field
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility for the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
10001+ employees
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