Associate Systems Engineer

The posting, as Custom Computer Specialists wrote it

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.

The Associate Systems Engineer supports the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across client environments. Working closely with Systems Engineers and project teams, this role performs hands-on installation and configuration of wired and wireless network technologies, security surveillance technologies, rack-and-stack activities, cabling, and technical documentation.

The position requires a combination of technical knowledge, field experience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. The Associate Systems Engineer will also coordinate with third-party vendors and support end-user technology integration.

Travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City and reporting to the Long Island Headquarters js required.

Employees should expect to work both in the field and at the office based on project and operational requirements

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Work Schedule

The standard work schedule for this position is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to support project implementation and operational requirements. During school breaks, summer months, or as required to support business operations and project needs, the work schedule will transition to 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Employees are expected to maintain a flexible work schedule and may be required to work adjusted hours based on project timelines, construction schedules, maintenance windows, emergency response, or other business and operational requirements.

What You'll Do

• Install and perform rack-and-stack activities for network equipment across various environments, including active construction and new construction sites.
• Patch, cable, label, and organize network devices in accordance with approved network designs.
• Assist with installation, configuration of Cisco and Cisco Meraki network technologies, including switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Conduct pre- and post-implementation site assessments and accurately document network environments, equipment, configurations, and completed work.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including client sign-off, punch lists, equipment information, implementation records, and issue resolutions.
• Proactively identify, commu

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lity to manage multiple project responsibilities.

• Ability to work independently in the field while also collaborating effectively with engineers, project managers, vendors, and other team members.

Preferred

• CCNA certification strongly preferred, with demonstrated interest in continued Cisco networking education and professional development.
• Previous networking or technology project experience within NYC DOE school buildings or administrative office environments.
• Familiarity with NYC DOE and SCA network infrastructure standards and project requirements.
• Hands-on experience with video surveillance projects and technologies.
• Experience with Genetec Omnicast, Genetec Security Center, or similar enterprise video surveillance platforms.

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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 Affirmative 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 humanresources@customonline.com or 631-864-6699.