Simpson Thacher

SeniorManager,GlobalPlatformEngineering

$190–190k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Manager, Global Platform Engineering at Simpson Thacher. Skills: Platform Engineering, Endpoint Management, Security, Leadership. Lead and mentor a team. Foster a culture of technical excellence”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Critical thinking; Rapid decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

12+ years IT experience, Bachelor's degree in computer science, Deep understanding of server and workstation operating systems, Experience with cloud-based server platforms, Extensive knowledge of endpoint management tools, Understanding of authentication, security principles, Knowledge of core networking fundamentals, Knowledge of core storage fundamentals, Intermediate to advanced scripting languages experience, Knowledge of the M365 suite, Knowledge of application packaging, Ability to work independently, Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Excellent analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have

Nutanix experience desirable, Legal IT experience a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead and mentor a team

Foster a culture of technical excellence

Provide technical guidance

Overcome technical hurdles

Advocate for Global Platform Engineering

Promote data and offerings

Design platform solutions

Implement platform solutions

Maintain platform solutions

Design endpoint management solutions

Implement endpoint management solutions

Maintain endpoint management solutions

Manage endpoint devices

Monitor endpoint health

Monitor endpoint performance

Resolve potential issues proactively

Enforce endpoint security standards

Develop configuration profiles

Deploy configuration profiles

Perform operating system deployments

Perform operating system migrations

Perform operating system upgrades

Implement endpoint security solutions

Protect against malware

Protect against ransomware

Protect against cyber threats

Analyze security incidents

Coordinate with security teams

Stay updated on security threats

Stay updated on security technologies

Work closely with IT teams

Ensure smooth integration

Collaborate with business stakeholders

Understand platform requirements

Understand endpoint requirements

Deliver aligned solutions

Communicate technical concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Parallel IT teams; Business stakeholders

Communication Scope

Communicate technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Lifecycle management, Operations management

Full Job Description

Job Summary & Objectives A Platform Engineering Senior Manager is responsible for leading a team of engineers who manage and maintain an organization's endpoint devices (servers, laptops, desktops, and mobile phones), overseeing the implementation and upkeep of endpoint security measures, device management systems, and ensuring optimal performance end user experience while also providing technical guidance and mentoring to their team members. The Global Platform organization is responsible for deploying, configuring, and managing endpoint management solutions, implementing security policies, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities * Leadership: * Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. * Provide technical guidance, coaching and support for team members’ driving performance while overcoming technical hurdles. * Be an advocate for Global Platform Engineering. Promote the data and offerings available from the team that could improve process and decision making across all IT towers. * Platform Engineering\Endpoint Management: * As a subject matter expert, design, implement, and maintain platform and endpoint management solutions. * Design and implement strategies for managing endpoint (client and server) devices using tools like Tanium, Microsoft Intune, SCCM, or JAMF, including hardware and software deployment, configuration, and patching. * Monitor endpoint health and performance metrics, identifying and resolving potential issues proactively. * Ensure compliance with security policies by enforcing endpoint security standards and best practices. * Develop and deploy configuration profiles, scripts, and policies to manage endpoint settings, applications, and security. * Perform operating system deployments, migrations, and upgrades where necessary. * Security & Threat Management: * Implement endpoint security solutions

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