Junior System Engineer

Talan; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 65k–80k USD

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Paid vacation 15 days initial 27 days

8 holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal

Health, dental, vision + FSA

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

Talan is recruiting a System Engineer in New York for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). The role focuses on software deployment, system integration, and infrastructure support in enterprise environments. You will work with Windows and Linux, VMware, Citrix, and cloud tools like AWS while delivering customer-facing technical services.

We sponsor specific treaty-based U.S. work visas (TN, E-2) for eligible citizens.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/IS/SE or related field.
• 2–4 years in system administration, software deployment, or infra support.
• Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and upgrade software in customer environments.
• Design and recommend system architectures and deployment models.
• Provide technical support for integration, licensing, and infra.
• Deliver admin and technical training to customers.
• Develop automation scripts for deployment and troubleshooting.
• Support pre- and post-sales engagements including POCs and installations.
• Collaborate with engineering, support, and customer success teams.

Skills

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Software Engineering

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

VMware

Citrix

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

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)


• Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Bash


• 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.

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• Competitive salary betweenUSD $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

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

Company Description

Talan is an international group that supports its clients in their end-to-end Data & AI transformation by combining management consulting with technological expertise.

With over 6,000 employees across five continents, we accelerate our clients' transformations through long-term partnerships, creating measurable and sustainable impact.

Our value proposition is built on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & AI experts, proprietary solutions built on advanced models, and an applied research, experimental development, and innovation laboratory.

In Americas, our multidisciplinary teams bring over 30 years of experience helping business leaders across key industries achieve measurable performance and strong ROI, designing, building, and scaling solutions that enable companies to grow more efficiently.