Junior System Engineer

Talan; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

15 days of paid vacation per year

8 holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal

Health, dental, and vision insurance +

Voluntary STD and LTD

Commuter/transit benefits

Job summary

Talan is seeking a System Engineer in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement (at least 3 days onsite weekly). The role focuses on software deployment, system integration, and infrastructure support for enterprise clients in telecom and network optimization.

Strong scripting, cloud, and database experience are valued. The candidate will deploy, configure, and upgrade solutions, design architectures, provide technical training, and assist pre-/post-sales efforts while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Scripting experience, ideally with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers.
• Ability to work across infrastructure, software, database, and cloud-related topics.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.
• Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.
• Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.
• Deliver administration and technical training to customers.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations, proof of concepts, installations, and production support.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams to ensure successful implementations.
• Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Cross-domain collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Citrix

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

PowerShell

Python

Bash

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Location: NYC (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)

Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

One of our clients, a leading software company operating in the telecommunications and network optimization sector, is seeking a System Engineer to join its technical team. This role focuses on software deployment, system integration, infrastructure support, and customer-facing technical activities within enterprise environments.

Role and responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade software solutions in customer environments.


• Design and recommend optimal system architectures and deployment models.


• Provide technical support related to system integration, databases, licensing, and infrastructure.


• Deliver administration and technical training to customers.


• Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting activities.


• Support pre-sales and post-sales technical engagements, including evaluations, proof of concepts, installations, and production support.


• Collaborate with internal engineering, support, and customer success teams to ensure successful implementations.


• Participate in automation and process optimization initiatives.

Technical Environment

• Windows and Linux environments


• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix)


• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB


• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash


• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP


• Containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (nice to have)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• 2-4 years of experience in system administration, software deployment, infrastructure support, or database administration.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working with virtualized environments.


• Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS.


• Scripting experience, ideally with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact directly with customers.


• Ability to work across infrastructure, software, database, and cloud-related topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise software deployment and support.


• Knowledge of automation platforms and workflow orchestration.


• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.


• Previous customer-facing or consulting experience.

Company’s Benefits

• Competitive salary between USD $65,000 - US$80,000


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching


• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)


• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year


• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA


• Voluntary STD and LTD


• Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.