Systems Engineer (Design)

The role

The Systems Engineer provides technical ownership and coordination for project integration activities from construction survey to closeout. This role involves network and technology design, field implementation, and technical leadership for network, wireless, and video surveillance systems.

What you will do

• Provide technical ownership and oversight for project integration activities.
• Supervise and coordinate daily field activities and staff check-ins.
• Collaborate with project managers, technicians, contractors, and vendors.
• Read and review architectural, electrical, telecommunications, data, and construction drawings.
• Develop network, wireless, and video surveillance designs.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for equipment procurement.
• Conduct onsite project kickoff meetings.
• Conduct field construction surveys to document infrastructure status.
• Oversee field integration including installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment.
• Mentor Associate Systems Engineers and technical staff.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise network infrastructure, network integration, field implementation, and technical documentation.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City and report to the Long Island HQ.
• Ability to work in active construction and new construction environments.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds or more and transport equipment and safely use ladders.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction blueprints.
• Experience to analyze architectural and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP, switching, routing, VLANs, WLAN, and firewall technologies.
• Hands-on experience designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN and WLAN environments.
• Knowledge of Cat5e, Cat6, and fiber-optic cabling, standards, connectivity, and termination methods.
• Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco and Cisco Meraki technologies.

Nice to have

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Genetec Security Center Omnicast Technical Certification.
• Extensive experience supporting network and technology projects within NYC DOE school buildings or administrative facilities.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise video surveillance systems.
• Hands-on experience with Genetec Security Center, Omnicast, or related enterprise security technologies.
• Experience with CADD software and the development or modification of technology as-built drawings.
• Experience developing automation using PowerShell, Python, APIs, or similar scripting and automation technologies.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers or technicians, and implementing standardized engineering processes.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health certification or ability to satisfy required certification requirements prior to performing applicable construction-site work.
• Knowledge of NYC DOE DIIT and SCA network design standards, construction requirements, and technology implementation practices.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Company paid vision and short and long term disability plans
• Flexible spending programs including Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking
• 401K with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness center (or gym membership reimbursement for client or satellite based employees)
• Company paid life Insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Technical certification gift card rewards program

About the company

CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services in the northeast. The company focuses on making technology easy and helping clients use it effectively.