FY27: IT Systems Engineer- Enterprise System Security Engineer, Division of Technology Services

Job Description - FY27: IT Systems Engineer
- Enterprise System Security Engineer, Division of Technology Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 8/14/26 (260058F)

Job Description

FY27: IT Systems Engineer
- Enterprise System Security Engineer, Division of Technology Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 8/14/26

Job Specific Information :
Applicants who meet the minimum position requirements based on their submitted materials will be contacted for an assessment prior to interviews being held.

GRADE 27

The wage range for this position is between $45.14 and $65.91 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary

Description:


Provides expert-level incident management and response, support, as well as support for system-wide technology programs; assists with the design, implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of enterprise-wide security measures; performs project management as the lead technical expert for a specific program area; and performs related duties, as required or assigned. Receives general supervision from a manager or coordinator. Oversees the work of IT systems specialists and other technical staff, as assigned.

May provide guidance and assistance to vendors and/or full-, part-time, and/or hourly employees, as required.

Physical Demands:

None

Special Requirements :

None

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Familiar with endpoint protection, including Microsoft 365 Defender, Google Education Suite, and other cloud-based security products. Demonstrates knowledge of network and system tools, such as:
System level monitoring, i.e. Sysmon configuration, Microsoft SCOM;
Network traffic analysis, i.e. Wireshark;
Patch Management, i.e. Microsoft Intune, SCCM/SCEM; SIEM systems i.e. Microsoft Sentinel, and Splunk. Understands sandboxing.

Understands Virtual Machine (VM) management.

Familiar with MITRE ATTCK Framework.

Understands vulnerability mitigation and management. Understands identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM).Familiar with digital forensics.

Must have a core understanding of network security and infrastructure.

Knowledge and understanding of information security principles.

Addressing security vulnerabilities through comprehensive patch management.

Demonstrates knowledge of standard computer and network operating systems, protocols, and software with advanced proficiency in using standard and ad hoc applications.

Able to determine priorities, allocate resources, manage projects, measure and analyze results.

Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Supporting Services Professional Growth System-Employees must demonstrate the following

Core Competencies:

commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal and communication and organizational skills, and problem-solving competencies. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education Training

Experience:


Bachelor^s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience in computer science or information systems. Extensive experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, SAN concepts, server clustering, server virtualization, server redundancy, disaster recovery, Active Directory (AD), AD Group Policies, server installation, scripting, collaboration on enterprise applications and database; experience with enterprise systems/tools such as Office 365, What^s Up, Solarwinds, Splunk, Wireshark, etc.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor^s degree, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

Certificate License:

None

Information Technology

Job Grade : 27 Optimal Qualified

Offices

Gaithersburg

Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months : 12

Day Job

Aug 5, 2026, 6:58:21 PM - Aug 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM