Technical Systems Engineer II

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Technical Systems Engineer II provides advanced level technical support for unique, non-recurring technical issues and incidents related to IT and business-driven projects and efforts. Under minimal supervision, coordinates with other teams or vendors and implements solutions for IT and business-driven projects. Manages IT asset lifecycle tasks including discovery, inventory, and monitoring for critical failures.

This role is hybrid working remotely but also traveling to local offices to complete tasks and projects.

• Provides advanced level technical support for business-driven projects and complex technical issues.
• Provides ‘local onsite’ assistance for employee incident resolution where applicable
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for site surveys, network diagrams, hardware configurations, and security systems.
• Perform comprehensive site inspections to assess physical infrastructure, connectivity, and compliance with IT standards.
• Document findings in standardized templates and update asset management systems.
• Provide floorplan mapping for network ports, Meraki devices, servers, and security hardware.
• Coordinates with other IT teams and vendors to implement and manage IT operational technologies including resolution of network connectivity issues and outages; coordination and installation of physical IT assets; data acquisition in support of company projects during mergers and acquisitions; Site surveys, assessments, and other documentation; vendor technologies.
• Responsible for the resolution of escalated incidents and issues of higher difficulty.
• Responsible for physical inventory, tracking, and monitoring of IT assets
• Provide statistics and KPI reports to management as requested
• Trains, coaches or assists less experienced team members as needed.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related discipline (Required)
• 5+ years’ support experience in a corporate environment (Required)
• Experience performing hardware and software troubleshooting and break-fix/repair (Required)
• Experience in IT technical role providing customer service in a multi-site environment (Required)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous involvement in mergers and acquisitions IT assessments.
• Experience with documenting building security systems (access control, cameras, alarms) and their topology.

Licenses and Certifications

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certificate or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong experience in technical writing and documentation tools (Visio, Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams).
  Ability to interpret and produce network diagrams and infrastructure schematics.
  Familiarity with site survey methodologies and best practices for IT infrastructure assessment.
• Language Skills: English – Intermediate level proficiency (Required)
• French and/or Spanish (Preferred)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate level proficiency (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level (Required)
• Strong customer service orientation (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Required)
• Strong analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills (Required)
• Excellent time management skills (Required)
• Ability to prioritize daily activities (Required)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment (Required)

Computer Skills

• Knowledge and experience in IT Support and Operations:
  • End-user Hardware, software and OS
  • Server hardware, software, OS and protocols
  • Active directory access and permissions
  • Troubleshooting and configuration of networking appliances • Mobile device support (Required)

Travel

• Occasional travel is required (5%-33%), both locally and regionally, to complete projects and assist with acquisitions as needed.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequently
• Move or traverse: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Use hands: Constantly
• Reach with hands and arms: Constantly
• Climb or balance: Frequently
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Frequently
• Talk/hear: Constantly
• Taste/Smell: None
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Frequently 50 lbs

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

Position anticipated to close April 1, 2026.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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