Systems Engineer II
About The Position
Provide technical assistance and support for strategic, inter-departmental City computer operating systems and related system software and hardware components including cloud-based and on-premise systems; Perform a variety of complex systems analysis duties in the installation, testing, maintenance and support of central computer hardware and system software including emerging technologies and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Employees at this level may also assume Enterprise System Architecture responsibilities and/or major project management responsibilities. The position manages both Windows Server and Linux server environments (Oracle Linux and RHEL), administers Oracle OCI and AWS gateway cloud services, and supports Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting, Python scripting, Microsoft 365 administration, and Linux shell scripting (bash/Python), as all Linux servers are managed primarily through scripts. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, or computer science; and Two (2) years experience in systems programming or system administration.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's license, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
- Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration.
- Strong proficiency in Linux shell scripting (bash/Python).
Nice To Haves
- Enterprise System Architecture responsibilities
- Major project management responsibilities
- Management of Windows Server and Linux server environments (Oracle Linux and RHEL)
- Administration of Oracle OCI and AWS gateway cloud services
- Support of Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical assistance and support for strategic City computer systems/servers and related system software and hardware components.
- Perform a variety of complex systems analysis and programming duties in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems and supporting computer hardware and software.
- Evaluate, install, test, and implement new central hardware, operating systems or systems software packages; install new versions, releases or maintenance levels of existing operating systems and related components.
- Detect, isolate and resolve computer system problems utilizing vendor coordination and support as needed and implement appropriate bypasses or other resolutions.
- Participate in system administration activities including setting up and monitoring backup processes, adding new users, modifying user/group profiles, monitoring and tuning system/server resources.
- Provide technical direction to members of the systems programming staff and members of Information Technology Projects.
- Coordinate technical activities among the systems programming staff and with other Information Technology entities within City government and external agencies.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.
- May act in the role of management reporting to the Department Director from time to time.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
