Associate Engineer System Operations

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

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Associate Systems Engineers are responsible for supporting all systems within Paylocity’s internal server environment. They assist with installing and configuring software applications as well as executing regular upgrades and maintenance. They monitor system performance and diagnose issues to help ensure the reliable operation and high availability of business-critical systems. They also help resolve daily incidents and complete other tech-related projects. They are looked upon as a resource for all areas of technology. As such, they act as an escalation point for the End User Computing team. 

Are you the teammate we are looking for? 

Who you are: IT Operations refers to the processes, practices, and IT services necessary to meet the business needs of internal and external users by supporting appropriate processes to run a successful IT enabled business. 

• At ease working at all levels of the organization 
• Driven to serve our customers and find means to make the team more effective 
• Interested in staying current by learning about and applying new technologies 
• Able to work in a collaborative environment with a willingness to share your ideas, as well as driving continuous improvement 
• Able to work independently and complete tasks with high quality, but unafraid to seek out suggestions from other team members 
• Excited to work on cutting-edge technology 
• Self-motivated and results-driven 
• Uses a pragmatic and methodical approach to problem solving 
• Steadfast in the desire for production and system stability and scalability 
• Committed to identifying and implementing improvements to Systems Operations processes, tools, and team performance, providing a world class support experience for our Paylocity employees 

  During the first six months, you will: 

• Perform routine engineering, operational work, oversees minor engineering and operational tasks.  
• Work on clearly defined individual tasks within a project. Receive active help.
• Receive close guidance and technical mentorship to solve routine/low complexity problems. 
• Engineer tasks within a story. Minor operational tasks with limited risk.
• Effectively deliver well-specified individual tasks. 

 Required Experience:  

• Associate's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience 
• 2+ years experience as a System Administrator   
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects/tasks at once, meeting deadlines while providing an exceptional end user experience 
• Advanced technical knowledge of the following: Windows operating systems including Windows 10, Server 2016, and Server 2019; Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 services; and Active Directory including permissions, Group Policy, etc.; and layer-2   and layer-3 networking protocols
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring systems and Configuration Management tools (SCCM, Ansible, Chef, etc.)
• Proficient in one or more object-oriented scripting languages (PowerShell preferred) 
• Knowledge of Version Control systems (BitBucket, Git, etc.) 
• Intermediate knowledge of VMware (vSphere, ESX, etc.) 
• Ability to work rotating on call schedule. 

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. 

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. 

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.  

This role can be performed from any office in the US. The pay range for this position is $63,100 - $117,300/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.