IT Enterprise Systems Architect Lead

1 month ago


New York, New York, United States Ropes & Gray Full time

Overview of Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a leading global law firm with an impressive reputation. With approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals, the firm serves clients in major business centers worldwide.

The company has consistently been recognized for its expertise in various areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Architect to join our Enterprise Systems team within IT Operations. This senior-level position involves designing, maintaining, and monitoring all enterprise IT systems at the firm, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premises systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with vendors, other members of the IT Operations team, and staff from other departments to plan, design, and implement new technologies, products, and upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Relationship Building: Establish and maintain productive relationships with firm departments that use the various enterprise systems supported by the group.
  • Tech Planning**: Work closely with vendors and other members of the enterprise systems group to plan, design, and implement new systems and upgrades to existing systems.
  • Research and Development: Research new and current technologies to ensure all systems are configured according to technology, information governance, and information security best practices.
  • Technical Leadership: Understand the implications of using technologies such as VMWare, clustering, load-balancing, and DMZ. Work effectively with IT staff responsible for these technologies to ensure proper design and operation of enterprise systems.
  • Mentorship and Training: Assist and mentor other members of the enterprise systems group with all aspects of system maintenance.
  • Performance Analysis: Perform in-depth, persistent troubleshooting of complex problems and performance analysis of all enterprise systems managed by the group.
  • Disaster Recovery Planning: Substantially participate in DR planning. Understand the DR implications of system configuration.
  • Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Work with group manager and other group members to help plan the department's annual operating budget.
  • User Support and Training: Transfer knowledge about system operations to end-users. Ensure appropriate system documentation is created and readily available.
  • Skill Identification and Training Needs: Help identify essential skills and training needs.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with a minimum 8 years of related experience.
  • Certifications and Knowledge: Certifications, such as Microsoft, Linux, or vendor-specific, are a plus. Extensive knowledge of Windows Server technologies, systems design, and integration methods, including hands-on experience using APIs.
  • Technology Skills: Extensive knowledge of IIS and Apache, experience with clustering and load balancing, working knowledge of SQL Server and Transact-SQL, and working knowledge of VMWare.
  • Soft Skills: Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques, excellent listening skills, written and oral communication skills, including effective presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members, including comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, career growth prospects, and a supportive culture.

Anticipated Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this role is $133,500 - $201,000 (Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C.) and $140,000 - $211,000 (New York).

This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.



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