System Engineer

Govserviceshub; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled System Engineer to enhance the digital experience for New Yorkers, particularly in child care access. This remote position involves supporting application infrastructure and collaborating with various teams to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Linux and Windows environments, cloud technologies, and SQL scripting. You'll play a crucial role in designing scalable data pipelines and ensuring the integrity of application deployments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects that improve public services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Linux, Windows, iPlanet, WebLogic, and IBM MDM.
• Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure and SQL development.
• Experience with SiteMinder SSO integrations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain cloud-based and on-premise servers.
• Design and develop scalable data pipeline architecture.
• Collaborate with development teams for application builds.

Skills

Linux Administration

Windows Server Administration

SQL Scripting

AWS Cloud Technologies

Azure Cloud Technologies

Configuration Scripting (Ant, Maven, Shell)

SiteMinder SSO

RESTful Web Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

iPlanet

WebLogic

IBM MDM

Oracle 19c

AWS RDS

MySQL

Job description

New York, United States | Posted on 05/08/2025

Job Location: Remote (Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.)

Note: Candidates with State, City, or Federal government experience are required.

• Each candidate must submit a government-issued ID (Driver’s License or Passport) and provide three professional references (names, official emails, and phone numbers).

Job Description:

The City of New York – Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) is seeking a System Engineer to support the infrastructure and lifecycle of applications that enhance the digital experience for New Yorkers, particularly for child care access. The System Engineer will work closely with OTI’s Office of Data Analytics (ODA) and the Mayor’s Innovation Team, ensuring smooth operations across multiple systems and platforms.

Specialty Areas:

• System Administration & Infrastructure Support – Maintaining Linux/Windows environments, iPlanet, WebLogic, IBM MDM, and cloud infrastructure.

• Cloud & DevOps Expertise – AWS/Azure cloud technologies, configuration management using Shell, Maven, and Ant scripts.

• Database & Data Integration – Writing SQL, optimizing data pipelines, integrating and consolidating data repositories.

• Application Support & Coordination – Collaborating with development teams, handling deployments, testing support, and incident resolution.

• Security & SSO – Experience configuring SiteMinder SSO with iPlanet/WebLogic servers.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain cloud-based and on-premise Linux/Windows servers.

• Design and develop optimal and scalable data pipeline architecture.

• Collaborate with development teams for production input and application builds.

• Coordinate break/fix execution in production and non-production environments.

• Ensure vendor/internal deliverables match infrastructure and technical specifications.

• Monitor server performance during testing and deployment phases.

• Create and maintain accurate technical and system documentation.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues by coordinating with OTI and vendors.

• Support the development and improvement of the digital Hub infrastructure.

Skill Matrix:

Skill

Experience (Years)

Linux, iPlanet, WebLogic, IBM MDM/IIS administration
8+

Windows Server (on-prem and cloud)
8+

SQL scripting
8+

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
8+

Configuration scripting (Ant, Maven, Shell)
8+

SiteMinder SSO with iPlanet/WebLogic
5+

Oracle 19c / AWS RDS / MySQL
Required

Scalable application architecture
Required

RESTful web services / SOA
Required

Docker / Kubernetes / GCP
Required

Government experience (State/City/Federal)
Required

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience administering Linux, Windows, iPlanet, WebLogic, and IBM MDM/IIS environments.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL development.

• Strong knowledge of AWS/Azure cloud platforms and scripting for deployment/configuration.

• Experience with SiteMinder SSO integrations.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle 19c, AWS RDS, and MySQL databases.

• Familiarity with scalable app design, SOA, REST APIs, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Experience working with NYC or other public sector agencies.

Submission Requirements:

• Three professional references (Names, official emails, phone numbers)