System Engineer I

Remain technically current and competent by learning new technologies and obtaining certifications as requested by management.

Oversees software/hardware maintenance contracts and manages network services agreements.

Manage purchasing of Information Systems infrastructure.

Performs other duties as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of IT Infrastructure and Security. Required Qualifications

Microsoft MCSE/MCITP, VMWare VCP or BS degree in computers or information/system technology.

Four (4) years' full time experience providing network management support within a large scale network infrastructure including backup and restore functions, virus protection, patch remediation, implementing/administering Microsoft Server and active directory services.

Six (6) years' experience administering Microsoft Server 200x and active directory services may be substituted for the MCSE/BS/VCP.

Experience implementing and administering Storage Area Networks or NAS.

Experience with programming scripts such as VBS or PowerShell.

Two (2) years' experience administering Microsoft Exchange or other messaging systems and two (2) years' experience administering server virtualization technologies (VMWare, Hyper-v), SQL or SAN technologies.

Experience with an ability to implement, configure and troubleshoot Windows Servers and services, Active Directory, NAS shares, group policies, provision storage, package and deploy network based applications, etc.

Experience and broad knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, ACL's, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, iSCSI, RFC's, and other network protocols, etc.

Ability to work off-hours as needed/required.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively complete work assignments and projects in a timely fashion. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Information Technology related field).

Experience architecting and implementing virtualization technologies.

Experience designing applications and/or experience with various programming languages.

Experience with Microsoft SCCM and/or Microsoft Systems Center Operation Manager.

Experience administering SQL, implementing SQL clustering and managing SQL database backups and restoration.

Experience designing and implementing Microsoft Lync, Microsoft SharePoint or other collaboration technologies.

Experience architecting and implementing high availability systems.

Work experience in K-12 educational setting.

Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.