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Senior Systems Engineer

Paterson Public School District
Paterson, NJ, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source
api.schoolspring.com

Tech stack

Active Directory Software System Penetration Testing Systems Engineering Backup Devices Business Software Information Systems Computer Networks Data Centers Disaster Recovery Electronic Mailing VMware Servers Network Connections
+5 more
Computer Networking Systems Information Technology Gsuite Vulnerability Analysis User Accounts

Job description

  • Monitors data center health using preexisting management tools and responds to infrastructure hardware issues as they arise.
  • Installs, manages, and maintains the districts physical and virtual servers environment.
  • Manages the schools information and data, including oversight, support, maintenance, backup, security, upgrades, updates, and troubleshooting of the various information Systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend upgrades, modifications, or changes to information systems and specialized applications.
  • Interacts with the help desk and other teams to assist in troubleshooting and identifies root causes, and provide technical support when needed.
  • Performs routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups.
  • Assists in planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks, systems, and information.
  • Oversee all Apple device services including mobile device management.
  • Manage VMWare server infrastructure.
  • Manage user accounts in various systems, including Active Directory and Google.
  • Manage and maintain technology-related disaster recovery processes.
  • Assist with planning and implement directory-related services and integrations.
  • Works with the Director of Business Applications to establish and facilitate best practices for day-to-day server management.
  • Assists in responding to audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
  • Provides input for updating and creating departmental policies and procedures including Disaster Recovery Plans.
  • Assists in conducting technical compliance assessments of information systems in accordance with established standards.
  • Setup and manage special infrastructure services for events as needed periodically.
  • Google Workspace for Education Plus Administrator.
  • Oversee projects related to system infrastructure and deployments.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Be available when necessary 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
  • Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the technology systems being supported.
  • Disseminate technology related information throughout the district via news bulletins, electronic mail, electronic bulletin boards, presentations at state, district and building level meetings, etc.
  • Monitor daily systems performance and execute corrective measures. Assist other technical staff in resolving hardware, software, and network connection problems.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of district and statewide technology workshops and projects.
  • Help in the evaluation and purchase of software and hardware.
  • Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
  • Protect the confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
  • Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, construction codes, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and procedures, and contractual obligations.
  • Perform any additional duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Superintendent or designee, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
  • Create, maintain, follow and improve audit procedures and protocols.
  • Assist in the creating and implementation of district Information Technology Policies.
  • Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
  • Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a 4-year degree.
  • Minimum 8 years as an IT system administrator, network administrator, or similar role (school infrastructure experience is preferred).
  • Assists the core Technology Team with day-to-day technology systems and networking responsibilities and projects.

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