• Job Description

  Req#: 4250488005

  THE POSITION

  The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Boston, MA office. The position is responsible for the firm-wide implementation and support of infrastructure and datacenter facilities in addition to the availability, scalability, security, documentation, and business continuity of all Brattle’s business systems, databases, and communication networks. This position reports to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations.

  Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

  • Works with the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations to develop and manage firm-wide technical infrastructure, voice/data communication networks and datacenter facilities, to support business applications and services
  • Establishes and maintains efficient and effective change control management for systems and infrastructure
  • Ensures that all system/infrastructure technology assets (e.g., servers, storage devices, network switches, etc.) are tracked and that periodic audits are performed to ensure that information is accurate
  • Responsible for maintaining business continuity for the firm’s system and network infrastructure and, in collaboration with applications staff, the recovery of business applications and databases
  • Works with the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations to identify, prioritize and scope projects and initiatives as they relate to strategic business goals
  • Define, recommend, and implement standard IT operating procedures and guidelines
  • Evaluates current business processes and identifies gaps with industry benchmarks and current trends. Develops and delivers recommendations for implementing proposed system and IT process changes to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations
  • Provides mentoring and hands-on technical assistance to IT staff to meet departmental project goals and firm business objectives
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software problems escalated from the Technical Support team and provide coverage for Technical Support team as required

  THE CANDIDATE

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but will consider equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • MCSE certification preferred
  • Six (6) to eight (8) years progressive experience providing systems infrastructure support in production environments, inclusive of team lead experience
  • Demonstrate hands-on proficiency with:

  • VMware VCenter/ESXi/Horizon
  • Windows Server 2016 and above
  • Active Directory 2016 security and group policy
  • Exchange 2016
  • NetApp Storage
  • Veeam data backup and recovery
  • MS-SQL 2012 and above

  • Data center implementation experience
  • Business continuity implementation experience
  • Zoom VOIP system administration
  • Zoom Conference/Meeting Center system administration
  • MS Azure Cloud experience a plus
  • Network infrastructure support and implementation experience
  • Proven success managing projects in a collaborative, team oriented environment
  • Thorough knowledge of planning, implementing, managing, and troubleshooting data and voice networks, data security, hardware, peripherals, and management tools
  • Ability to initiate, manage, and implement multiple projects simultaneously without direct supervision in an organized, professional, detailed, and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively and to interact with clients, team members, as well as third-party vendors and service providers
  • Rotating on-call coverage support required
  • Evening/weekend work and occasional travel/remote work may be required

  THE EMPLOYER

  The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit our website.

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

  The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

  We encourage all applicants to click here to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement and here for more information on our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion across all identities and experiences.

• About the company

  The Brattle Group provides consulting services and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and public agencies.

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