Desktop Engineering Associate, Co-Op

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Jan 26 - Jun 26 (Full-time role)

Who We Are Looking For :

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in contributing to our team as a Desktop Engineering Associate Co-Op within State Street's Global Technology Services organization. Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, embraces creativity, and invests in personal growth. This role requires a collaborative mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire others.

What You Will Do :

In this role, you will perform the following day-to-day activities :

Work with Citrix / VDI environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performance virtual desktop infrastructure for end users.

Engage in RightFax Engineering initiatives, including configuration, troubleshooting, and integration with enterprise messaging systems.

Support Windows Endpoint Engineering efforts, including OS image creation, patching, and security hardening aligned with enterprise standards.

Learn device management platforms (e.g., Intune, SCCM), ensuring compliance, inventory accuracy, and seamless user experience across endpoints.

Maintain and enhance Dell Wyse thin client infrastructure, including firmware updates, profile management, and connectivity to VDI platforms.

Provide support for the End User Environment, resolving technical issues, helping with root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement long-term solutions.

Participate in design and code reviews for automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code deployments related to endpoint and VDI management.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure endpoint and VDI solutions meet compliance and security standards.

Document engineering processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

In this role, you will have :

Engagement in meaningful daily work :

You'll take ownership of engineering tasks and support initiatives that directly impact the end-user experience and infrastructure reliability.

A supportive learning environment :

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and architects, gaining mentorship and exposure to enterprise-scale technologies.

Focused skill development :

This role is designed to deepen your expertise in endpoint, VDI, and fax infrastructure engineering.

Clear structure and expectations :

You'll operate within well-defined engineering frameworks and service-level agreements.

Independent contributions :

You'll troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues independently while contributing to team-wide improvement efforts.

A collaborative team culture :

You'll work closely with peers across IT, cybersecurity, and operations to deliver reliable and secure end-user services.

Education and Preferred Qualifications :

Candidates should be :

Final-year undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical disciplines who are interested in converting to a full-time role post-graduation

Enthusiastic about building a long-term career in a dynamic, technology-driven organization

Effective communicators with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment

Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and improvement

Motivated by real-world problem solving and eager to contribute innovative ideas

Certification nice to haves :

CompTIA Network+ / Server+

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Architect

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Project Management Certification

JAVA Certification

• .NET Certification

JIRA Fundamentals -Atlassian

DevOps Foundation (DOFD) - DevOps Institute

ITIL 4 Foundation - Current version of ITIL certification

Splunk Core Certified Power User

VMware Certified Associate

Python Certifications

Core Competencies :

Candidates should exhibit working knowledge of the following key skills and proficiencies :

IT Infrastructure Support

Operating Systems (OS)

Computer Networking

IT Automation

Cloud Computing

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

DevOps

Computer Programming, Shell Scripting

Database Management

Detail-Oriented

Analytical Thinking

Communication, Teamwork, Collaboration

Proactive Problem Solving

Active Listening

Multitasking, Time Management

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Creativity, Curiosity

System Administration

Monitoring Tools

Disaster Recovery Testing

Issue Management

Process Management

Continual Improvement Process

About State Street :

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

State Street is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disability.

Discover more information on U.S. jobs at StateStreet.com / careers

Salary Range :

$41,600 - $65,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure :

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

]]>