Systems Engineer for Bulloch County Schools

August 9, 2021

Systems Engineer (2021/2022 School Year) JobID: 3160 

Position Type:
  Technology/Systems Engineer

Date Posted:
  8/8/2021

Location:
  Central Office

Closing Date:
  08/22/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Systems Engineer is responsible for managing and monitoring all installed systems and infrastructure. Primary duties include installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools as well as ensuring the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

2 Year Technical Degree or equivalent technical work experience.

Ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

Preferred Qualifications

CompTIA Network+ Certification.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box).

Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides system integration and configuration across the LAN/WAN environment.

Supports the planning and configuration of the school wide network.

Manages system integration for instruction and administration.

Manages the design procedures for system updates and upgrades.

Coordinates with Network Engineer to support the design, configuration and coordination of all administrative and instructional LANs.

Analyzes software / hardware upgrades and new releases for WAN and LAN use.

Manages software / hardware upgrades for Domain Controllers.

Managers software / hardware upgrades for VMWare virtualized data centers.

Communicates effectively with a variety of personnel while providing services.

Ensures that system standards are implemented for file servers, workstations and software.

Manages installation of file servers and workstations for all LANs.

Evaluates best method to restore data lost to drive failure.

Plans with Information Systems staff on technical standards and installation.

Meets with vendors to evaluate new hardware and software products.

Resolves technical problems via telephone conversations and school visits.

Supports the design standards for LAN access via WAN.

Coordinates the evaluation of hardware and software prototypes to meet system standards.

Monitors installation of new software and hardware upgrades and releases.

Monitors maintenance issues with vendors.

Meets necessary quality standards while completing work assignments.

Achieves results consistent with job expectations and performance standards.

Provides professional services in a positive work environment.

Provides Level III technical support service.

Assists with the coordination of technical services.

Maintains professional knowledge and skills.

Performs other duties as requested.

Performance Factors:

Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.

Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.

Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.

Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.

Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.

Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.

Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI – Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.

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