Senior System Engineer

Overview

THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT WITH A GLOBAL INVESTMENT BANK IN NYC

• Collaborate effectively with team members and management to ensure successful project execution and issue resolution, including providing Out of Hours support on an on-call rotation.
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, performing complex development tasks and recommending solutions based on best practices.
• Apply deep knowledge of development areas to maintain the overall health of the technology function.
• Troubleshoot and resolve diverse technical problems, leveraging existing precedents and industry standards.
• Support product managers by evaluating software requirements, developing and reviewing detailed specifications.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance team efficiency.
• Document system architectures, workflows, and procedures for team and management reference.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with proven capability as a senior project member.
• Expertise with IaaS SEG’s Cisco Iron Port; knowledge of Proofpoint is a plus.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Email platforms:
  Exchange Online/M365, Exchange 2016/2019/SE.
• In-depth understanding of email security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Anti-Spam, Anti-Malware).
• Proficient in Power Shell scripting and command-line management.
• Solid experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Load Balancers, ADFS, Entra , and SAML.
• Skilled in managing and optimizing Windows Server 2016/2019 environments.
• Familiarity with virtual machines, vendor appliances, and standard server engineering tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Service Now and Change/Incident Management processes.
• Exposure to company integrations during mergers and acquisitions.
• Financial services industry experience and knowledge of Azure services/IaaS are advantageous.

• Team player who shares knowledge, supports peers, and contributes proactively in meetings.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement focus.
• Clear and accurate communicator, both verbally and in writing, who listens and provides constructive feedback.
• Professional demeanor demonstrating a positive attitude, reliability, adherence to policies, and willingness to take on extra responsibility.