Job Title:

Systems Engineer

Job Classification:

Classified Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

230 Work Day Calendar

Responsible To:

Director of Technology and Information Systems

Job Summary:

Provides district-level, technical support to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operations of information technology systems that support core infrastructure functions; including disaster recovery planning, and lifecycle management of IT services and applications

Major Responsibilities:

1. Document, deploy, install, test and servers and applications within a virtual environment
2. Test, deploy and manage Windows updates and patches
3. Provide support for Office 365 to include the creation and troubleshooting of email accounts, management of email spam and anti-virus filters, archiving of email accounts and eDiscovery activities
4. Mange and administer Microsoft infrastructure including but not limited to Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, File and Print Services, SFTP, DFS and Certificate Services
5. Assist with the maintaining district web services (IIS, Apache, PHP, etc.)
6. Assists in maintaining enterprise antivirus solution
7. Functions as the change agent for all changes that impact the infrastructure identifying all impact to the Infrastructure support teams
8. Develop and maintain documentation of configurations of virtual hosts and servers
9. Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems
10. Interfaces with business area owners to manage planned down time, system maintenance windows and, patching schedules
11. Perform server security audits, system backup procedures and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
12. Completes other related duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor

Qualifications:

Education:

Required

• Two or more years of college required
• At least one year of college or technical school training in advanced technology required

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field
• Certification in areas of support such as VMWare and Microsoft desired

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of five years in systems administration or two years in a system engineer role in an enterprise level environment
• Advanced knowledge and experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server platforms 2008 and above
• Professional level of knowledge of VMWare vSphere ESXI 6.x
• Professional level of knowledge of Veeam Backup and Replication
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation
• Experience with managing and administering Office 365
• Experience with WSUS and other patch management tools

Preferred

• Technical team leadership experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and professional journals related to computers and telecommunications
• Strong leadership capabilities setting the standard for others to follow
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in teams with other departmental personnel
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand or walk, reach with hands and arms and will frequently repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion such as when typing. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision.  The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as paper boxes.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for on office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Most work requires using a computer and telephone. Interruptions are frequent. Exposure to electrical fields and electrically charged equipment and moving parts is possible.

Application Procedures:

Applicants are asked to request a minimum of three (3) confidentially submitted electronic reference surveys via the online application process and provide copies of all content assessment results (GACE, Praxis II or other tests required for teacher certification), valid teaching certificates and college transcripts.

Note:

For details regarding teacher certification visit the website for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, www.gapsc.com. Out of state candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for Georgia certification.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Board of Education of the City of Marietta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or gender in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public.