Job Description

Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Digital Workplace Engineer to join our dynamic GSO Technology team in Manchester. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham\xe2\x80\x99s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our \xe2\x80\x9cone-firm\xe2\x80\x9d culture \xe2\x80\x93 a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.

About the office

The Manchester office is home to a wide range of departments and business staff who support the firm globally across a range of specialist functions from technology and human resources to finance and accounting. We value our people with an inclusive and supportive culture; our communities with our commitment to give back; and our planet through ever more sustainable operations. The Manchester office is often at the cutting edge of developing new ways to deliver first-class services to clients and colleagues, drawing on diverse backgrounds and expertise, making it a vibrant and dynamic workplace.

About the role

As a Digital Workplace Engineer, you will be responsible for leading large scale software or hardware deployments and coordinating to ensure solutions are implemented consistently in office throughout the firm. Other key responsibilities include:

• Manages the design, and coordinates the installation, of various workplace solutions including, occupancy & environmental sensors, meeting room displays, and digital signage systems for the firm. Acts as \xe2\x80\x9cSubject Matter Expert\xe2\x80\x9d regarding these solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing security systems including access controls systems, event management systems and smart board/collaboration technologies.
• Coordinating with the audio visual engineer the installation of video walls and other multi-media wall installations including identifying and managing third-party content; assisting audio visual engineer in design and support of firm AV systems including room control systems, digital projection and conferencing systems.
• Utilizing your technical creativity to identify and implement additional enhancements and new software solutions for our legal professionals and administrative departments.
• Developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining default system configurations for smart office technology
• Working with the firms audio visual and videoconference teams to ensure consistency, compatibility, and defining firm standards.
• Troubleshooting problems of digital smart systems and coordinating solutions with department and vendors; working with vendors to build custom integration solutions between various hardware and software systems.

About you

Join our team if you:

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in a wide variety of software programs, including Microsoft Windows Enterprise, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Possess knowledge and proficiency with administration and maintenance of relational databases used by supported applications
• Exhibit knowledge of Rest API\xe2\x80\x99s and API Development; possess knowledge of database tools including SQL Management Studio
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of remote communication methodologies

And have:

• A Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Computer Science or related field or appropriate work experience
• Experience in a PC hardware and general applications software
• Experience with digital signage or other smart technologies
• Experience with enterprise audiovisual systems and conference room technologies; experience supporting a large, multi-office environment

We encourage you to apply!

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham\xe2\x80\x99s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world\'s leading law firms.

Latham & Watkins\' lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.

What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham\'s dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click .

Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our . #LI-LZ1 #LI-Hybrid

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