Associate Systems Engineer

cairo communication systems (ccs); Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental plans

Vision and disability plans

Flexible spending programs

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite fitness center or gym member

Company paid life Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Technical certification gift card

Job summary

Custom Computer Specialists (CCS) is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to support our enterprise IT infrastructure across NYC and Long Island. You’ll install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco and Meraki networks, support wired/wireless connectivity, patch management, and documentation efforts.

The role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. Travel across the five boroughs and HQ in Long Island are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in IT support, networking, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Microsoft or CompTIA certifications (Network+, Security+)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching, routing and wireless technologies.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking and Cisco Meraki solutions.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience patching Cat6/Cat6A and fiber optic cabling.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel throughout Long Island and NYC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, configuration and maintenance of Cisco and Cisco Meraki network infrastructure.
• Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network connectivity.
• Perform monitoring tasks and escalate issues to senior staff.
• Provide Tier I and II technical support for infrastructure, networking and endpoints.
• Perform hardware installations, equipment replacements and upgrades.
• Assist with patch management, firmware updates, backups and preventive maintenance.
• Install and organize cable management in IDFs and MDFs.
• Maintain documentation including network diagrams and asset inventories.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and deployments.
• Provide professional customer service and effective communication with clients and team members.
• Provide second shift support during maintenance windows.

Skills

IT support experience

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco networking

Cisco Meraki

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Job description

We are a growing IT company; a great place to start and grow your career!

CCS is a leading technology consulting firm providing best in class solutions to our clients for over 45 years. Expressed simply in our tagline - Right People, Right Results, Right Careers! Our philosophy is, in fact, an obsession that drives our behavior, our culture and our work. It's why we put tremendous emphasis on hiring individuals that embody the principles that align with our obsession. We continue to successfully provide network integration, support services, products solutions, and applications services to our valued clients in the northeast. Our focus is simple...our goal is to make technology easy and to help our clients use it as effectively as possible.

OVERVIEW

The Associate Systems Engineer provides technical support to a large enterprise IT infrastructure, including network, wireless, firewalls, and access control. Working under the guidance of engineers, this role assists with the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of enterprise systems and network infrastructure, cloud technologies, and security systems.

This role is designed for individuals eager to learn, expand their technical knowledge, and advance their careers in IT infrastructure and systems engineering. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth while supporting enterprise technologies.

Travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City and reporting to Long Island Head Quarters is required. Role can change to reporting to HQ only.

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM to support project implementation and operational requirements. During school district breaks, summer months, or as required to support business and project needs, the work schedule will transition to HQ from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Employees are expected to maintain a flexible work schedule and may be required to adjust their hours based on project timelines, operational priorities, maintenance windows, emergency response, or other business needs.

Responsibilities may include staging and configuration in the configuration center, distribution and other project initiatives based at HQ.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco and Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, and firewalls.
• Support the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of wired and wireless network connectivity.
• Perform monitoring tasks to identify issues and escalation issues to senior engineering staff.
• Provide Tier I and Tier II technical support for infrastructure, networking, and endpoint-related issues.
• Perform hardware installations, equipment replacements, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Assist with patch management, firmware updates, system backups, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Install, and organize cable management standards in IDFs, and MDFs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including network diagrams, asset inventories, technical procedures, and support documentation.
• Participate in infrastructure projects and technology deployments.
• Provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Provide second shift support for project integrations during maintenance windows as required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and participate in technical training and certification programs.
• Travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City and HQ located in Long Island to support infrastructure installation, maintenance, and engineering projects.

What You Bring:

Required

• 2-3 yearsof experience in IT support, networking, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Microsoft or CompTIA certifications (Network+, Security+)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, networking fundamentals, DNS, DHCP, switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking and Cisco Meraki solutions.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience patching Cat6/Cat6A and fiber optic cabling.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds or more and transport equipment and safely use ladders when required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is preferred at the time of hire and required within 6 months of employment.
• Cisco Meraki Solution Specialist certification
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification
• Familiarity with access control, surveillance, audiovisual, or low-voltage systems.

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CCS Offers:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • 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

Come experience our unique culture and see how our "right people, right results" philosophy has led to our outstanding success! We are great place to start your IT career!

EEO Statement:

Custom Computer Specialists is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. To request a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position or to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, contact [e-mail] or 631-864-6699.