System Engineer

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Johnson County's Department of Technology and Innovation is currently recruiting for a System Engineer. First review of applications for this position will begin on February 25, 2025.

Develops strategic initiatives and coordinates projects to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations; provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
• Manages overall operations; monitors system performance and configuration; conducts maintenance and repair; ensures records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained and applies revisions to host system firmware and software.
• Plans and executes the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of server hardware, software, networks, and management systems; defines system and operational policies and procedures.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability; trains technical staff in the use of developed or acquired software and hardware and mentors System Administrators.
• Troubleshoots and leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel.

Associate's degree in the following field(s) of study: Information Technology or relevant field and four years work experience in systems design, programming and systems software and support are required.

Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: Information Technology or related field is preferred.

Advanced knowledge of systems and advanced level troubleshooting skills are required.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365, PowerShell, DNS/DHCP, Active Directory, VMware, and Storage technologies is preferred.

Experience can substitute for education.