Systems Engineer

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Job Description Code: 6F.010
Division/Department: Technology and Information Services
Pay Grade: T-7
Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt
Retirement: TRS
Contract Work Year: 233 Days
Reports To: Director, Enterprise Services
Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related area. Minimum of two years of experience in systems, infrastructure or closely related area. Experience in a public K-12 school system preferred.

Under direction of the Director of Enterprise Services, the Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructure systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This role collaborates closely with division leadership and cross-functional teams to support enterprise applications, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and guide the organization toward scalable and efficient technology solutions.

• Automate infrastructure deployment, configuration, and monitoring.
• Monitor system performance and capacity consistently to ensure high availability and efficiency.
• Review computer security incident reports and anomalous activity of network and ensure ongoing proactive measures to mitigate risks as well as providing tier 1-2 escalation path for resolving security incidents.
• Research, develop, and keep abreast of federal, state and industry requirements as well as tools, techniques and process improvements in support of security detection and analysis.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex system issues across compute, virtualization, and server applications.
• Conduct planned maintenance, upgrades, and system migrations with minimal downtime.
• Partner closely with the Network Engineer to coordinate major infrastructure initiatives and ensure seamless integration between systems and network layers.
• Provide mentorship to Analysts and designated staff.
• Communicate technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders in clear, accessible terms.
• Maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.
• Use tools and techniques to collect, analyze and aggregate data loss prevention, security information event management, privileged account management, and data encryption.
• Oversee the dispatch of personnel to provide technology support related to systems and security events throughout the district.
• Escalate systems and security concerns to the appropriate supervisor and other administrators as applicable. Advise of any potential risk exposure.
• Research and recommend new technologies that may add value and quality to the school system operations.
• Consult with users to define technical needs and requirements.
• Define training needs and requirements to ensure smooth network operations.
• Document unique systems solutions and configurations thoroughly to share information with Cherokee County technology personnel.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Represent the school district at meetings, conventions and conferences when required and approved in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive, professional and safe work environment.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of the Cherokee County School District.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predicable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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