Systems Engineer I

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Designs cloud infrastructure with a focus on Microsoft Azure using industry best practices
• Maintains the integrity of the operating system server environment
• Installs system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing and coordination
• Maintains file systems and disks as well as co-ordinate disk space planning and management
• Assists in the management of Cloud Services environment
• Maintains storage growth statistics, space forecasts/utilization, and ensure data integrity
• Performs data back-ups and recoveries
• Maintains software and hardware inventories
• Supports installation and configuration of servers, to include hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards
• Assess and compare cloud native PaaS with cloud-enables traditional infrastructure
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements
• Creates and maintains technical documentation to support configuration of production systems
• Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes
• Manages user permissions via Active Directory administration
• Administers Office 365 Environments
• Assists in the management of secured client server environment of physical, virtualized & cloud platforms; through access security standards and auditing of environments
• Assists co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems
• Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 1-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Products; knowledge of VMware / Citrix Administration; knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DCHP, WINS, Active Directory, Group Policy
• Skill with Exchange 2010/2013+ management; skill with Office 365 management; skill with MS Server 2008/2010/2012+; Microsoft Azure Government Cloud Services; Security Standards
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must have available transportation during entire workday
• Required to travel to remote sites within Bexar County
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
• Required to be on call 24 hours
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends
• This position may need to satisfy the requirement of completing and passing an assessment during the employment process

• CompTIA Server+, CompTIA A+, or other job specific certifications

• Constantly working in indoor / telework conditions
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally move about the office / telework office
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

Bexar County