Systems Engineer, Network Services

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Title: Systems Engineer II Division: Information Services Reports To: Network Coordinator FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: IT1-6 Work Days: 244 Essential Duties: Supervise the design and architecture of complex systems, considering performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Supervise cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective system designs. Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for incorporating them into the existing infrastructure. Plan, deploy, and supervise critical systems infrastructure, including servers, virtual networks, storage, and virtualization environments. Configure and maintain hardware, software, and network components to ensure seamless operations. Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Integrate various software and hardware components to create cohesive and optimized systems. Ensure interoperability between different systems, applications, and services. Supervise system performance and proactively identify and address bottlenecks or performance issues. Fine-tune system configurations to optimize resource utilization and application responsiveness. Ensure that systems perform optimally to support schools' learning and performance initiatives. Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and data breaches. Stay up-to-date with industry security best practices and ensure systems comply with relevant regulations and standards. advanced technical support to resolve complex system issues and incidents. Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot escalated cases and implement long-term solutions. Create comprehensive technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures. Provide guidance and mentorship to Systems Engineer I positions, sharing knowledge and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Five to ten years of experience in Computer Science and Information Technology with a systems engineer focus desired. Experience in an education environment preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g. CySA+, CCNA, MCSA, Security+ and Network+) are highly preferred within two years. In-depth knowledge of system design principles, networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies preferred. Proficiency in configuring and managing enterprise Windows operating systems, databases, virtual server environment, web servers, and Active Directory management. Strong work experience with infrastructure automated scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) preferred. Strong understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures within systems architecture. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. May require occasional after-hours or weekend work for system maintenance or emergencies. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. May require using a ladder, climbing ladder to building mezzanine, working under a desk or table, using hand tools, and operating vehicles or equipment owned by the district. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Requirements

Five to ten years of experience in Computer Science and Information Technology with a systems engineer focus desired.
In-depth knowledge of system design principles, networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies preferred.
Proficiency in configuring and managing enterprise Windows operating systems, databases, virtual server environment, web servers, and Active Directory management.
Strong work experience with infrastructure automated scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) preferred.
Strong understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures within systems architecture.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
May require occasional after-hours or weekend work for system maintenance or emergencies.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
May require using a ladder, climbing ladder to building mezzanine, working under a desk or table, using hand tools, and operating vehicles or equipment owned by the district.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an education environment preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g. CySA+, CCNA, MCSA, Security+ and Network+) are highly preferred within two years.

Responsibilities

Supervise the design and architecture of complex systems, considering performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Supervise cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective system designs.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for incorporating them into the existing infrastructure.
Plan, deploy, and supervise critical systems infrastructure, including servers, virtual networks, storage, and virtualization environments.
Configure and maintain hardware, software, and network components to ensure seamless operations.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Integrate various software and hardware components to create cohesive and optimized systems.
Ensure interoperability between different systems, applications, and services.
Supervise system performance and proactively identify and address bottlenecks or performance issues.
Fine-tune system configurations to optimize resource utilization and application responsiveness.
Ensure that systems perform optimally to support schools' learning and performance initiatives.
Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and data breaches.
Stay up-to-date with industry security best practices and ensure systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.
advanced technical support to resolve complex system issues and incidents.
Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot escalated cases and implement long-term solutions.
Create comprehensive technical documentation including system diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Systems Engineer I positions, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.