1000000876.SYSTEM ENGINEER II.INFO TECH - OPERATIONS

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

3d • $92,589 - $115,736 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direct supervision, effectively and efficiently provisions, installs configures, operates and maintains compute and storage environments, software and related infrastructure and performs related duties assigned.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, or in a job-related field of study.
• Four (4) years of experience in Systems Engineering which involved the maintenance of compute and storage systems.
• Knowledge of Data Center operations, software-defined Data Center theory; software-defined storage theory; disaster recovery and data protection operations; information security as it pertains to compute and storage environments; “cloud” technologies, storage area networks and fiber channel/ISCSI; Dallas County Department of Information Technology policies and procedures; project management and research techniques; the concepts, practices and procedures of other information technology fields and their interaction with Data Center functions.
• Ability to perform market research and product evaluation testing; troubleshoot and resolve problems in a compute and storage environment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; understand written and verbal instructions; work independently; and communicate clearly, orally and in writing with varying technological understanding.
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux Identity and Access Management Services
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux Operating System Services
• Knowledge of Email Services
• Knowledge of Compute or Storage Services
• Knowledge of Cloud Services
• Knowledge of Data Protection/Disaster Recovery Services
• Knowledge of Security Services
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License and good driving record.
• Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history.
• Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article Il, Subdivision Il of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
• Must pass a national fingerprint-based records check prior to placement in such position and may be denied placement in such positions and/or access to such systems.
• Incumbents must also maintain the ability to pass the records check while in the position or until such time that the Commissioners Court and the County Civil Service Commission deem this position no longer has this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, maintains, and operates hardware and software solutions to manage and monitor compute and storage environments required to meet application and core service requirements.
• Troubleshoots and resolves identified and reported problems and works with vendors to resolve problems.
• Serves as technical lead on projects; interacts with project teams, vendors, and other agencies to gather requirements; provide technical guidance for solutions, coordinate equipment deployment and participate in system installation configuration and testing.
• Maintains and operates a Data Center; implements and manages cabinet, cabling, and power configurations; implements, maintains and operates data protection and system disaster recovery solution.
• Assists in planning and preparing for future technology solutions; stays up to date with emerging technologies and trends; researches, evaluates and tests emerging technologies and makes recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level