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.