Systems Engineer - Automation, Cloud & Scripting

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Chicago, IL, United States
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) Active Directory Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Systems Engineering Audit Trail Microsoft Azure Microsoft Online Services Business Process Modeling Business Systems Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Cloud Computing Security
+26 more
Databases System Configuration Data Governance Data Integrity Relational Databases Database Queries Document Management Systems Web Development Identity and Access Management Microsoft SQL Server SQL Azure OAuth Windows PowerShell Azure Active Directory Cloud Services Systems Integration User Provisioning Software Web Applications Web Application Frameworks Scripting ReactJS AngularJS Cloud Integration Api Management Serverless Computing Powerapps

Job description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with deep expertise in automation, scripting, workflow development, web technologies, and cloud platforms to support the Firm’s technology ecosystem. This role focuses on building and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient solutions using PowerShell, Microsoft Power Platform, Active Directory, Azure, and modern web development frameworks. The ideal candidate understands the unique demands of a legal environment, including data integrity, confidentiality, and responsiveness to attorneys and business professionals. All Taft employees operate under a “Client First” philosophy-in all things, we seek to provide exceptional services to our clients., o Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell and scripting tools to support legal and business operations. o Build and enhance workflows using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate, to streamline processes such as matter intake, document management, and approvals. o Design, develop, and maintain internal web applications, portals, and user interfaces that support legal workflows and business operations. o Develop and manage integrations between on-premises systems and cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. o Configure and maintain secure cloud service connections, including APIs, service principals, managed identities, and hybrid connectivity. o Administer and automate Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including user provisioning, group policy, conditional access, and identity lifecycle management. o Develop scripts and workflows to support identity governance processes, including onboarding, role changes, and offboarding, with a focus on security and auditability. o Query and manage databases, including SQL Server and Azure SQL, to support reporting, integrations, and application back-end functionality. o Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of firm data across legal and business systems. o Support integrations between legal applications, including iManage, time and billing systems, and cloud or enterprise platforms. o Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced, client-service-driven environment. o Troubleshoot and resolve issues across scripts, workflows, web applications, identity systems, and cloud integrations. o Maintain clear documentation for code, configurations, integrations, and operational processes.

Requirements

o Strong proficiency in PowerShell and Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate. o Strong hands-on experience with Active Directory and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), including Group Policy, conditional access, and identity governance. o Solid experience with Microsoft Azure, including app services, Azure Functions, storage, networking, and cloud service integration patterns. o Experience configuring and managing secure connections between systems, including API integrations, OAuth, service principals, and hybrid identity solutions. o Solid experience with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React or Angular. o Experience working with relational databases and writing complex queries. o Understanding of data governance, integrity, and security best practices. o Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. o Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with legal professionals and non-technical stakeholders. o High attention to detail, particularly regarding data accuracy, cloud security, identity management, and confidentiality.

About the company

At Taft, we work as one team, driven and committed to helping our clients succeed. A full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 on our team, we have the collaborative approach, advanced technological resources, and depth of services that make us a preeminent law firm.

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