Systems Engineering Manager
New York, NY 
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Job Description
Systems Engineering Manager
Information Services Department

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a leading global law firms with more than 900 lawyers in nine offices with integrated global practices, serving clients around the world.  In the last year our teams advised on matters in more than 90 countries. We are known for developing a deep understanding of the business of our clients, and pursuing every matter with intensity and creativity to achieve optimal results.  We are committed to serving our clients through excellence in lawyering. We receive numerous accolades and awards recognizing this commitment and the firm’s market prominence worldwide.

Debevoise is committed to hiring dedicated and talented individuals as members of our professional services functions. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join our technology team. The Systems Engineering Manager is an experienced IT leader who provides technical leadership and direction, delivering a virtual desktop to support our lawyers in delivery of legal services to clients. The Systems Engineering Manager reports to the Associate Director of Technology Infrastructure and oversees a team of Systems Engineers to ensure the delivery, stability and performance of the firm’s desktop. The Systems Engineering Manager works closely with the Server/Storage and Network teams, Enterprise Applications, Business Applications, Information Security and Technology Support to implement and maintain a desktop incorporating a full suite of legal industry applications.  This hybrid position is based in the firm’s New York offices in Hudson Yards.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
  • Provides technical leadership for the design, performance-monitoring, tuning, scripting, upgrades and maintenance of the firm’s virtual and local PC desktops
  • Makes architectural and operational recommendations
  • Oversees administration on desktops for maintenance, upgrades, and image maintenance/updates/upgrades
  • Ensures handling of incident tickets, troubleshooting and resolution
  • Documents and tracks hardware and software configuration, migration, testing and deployment solutions
  • Plans and oversees delivery of timely upgrades
  • Supports applications, hardware, operating systems and network infrastructure
  • Collaborates with other IS teams to optimize systems performance and security protections
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10+ years of experience in virtual desktop, performance engineering, systems engineering role in a law firm or professional services organization
  • Demonstrable technical depth and experience in Citrix virtual desktops, VMware, and Windows Operating Systems
  • Detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks and heavy workloads efficiently
  • Proactive leader who has experience motivating a team and producing results with a positive, team-player attitude.
  • Flexibility to work outside scheduled hours (9:30am-5:30pm EST) as required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred
  • Experience in deployment of cloud services (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Citrix Cloud) is highly desirable
 
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Human Resources
jferrigno@debevoise.com
212.909.8310

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

 

Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$185,000-$210,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
10+ years
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