Systems Engineer III

The purpose of this position is to design, research, plan, coordinate, implement, and support systems and system architectures. Plan technical strategy for the secure growth and change of the enterprise systems including capacity, availability, and continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Documents design specifications, installation instructions, and the other system-related information.
• Provides technical mentoring and guidance for system engineers, project members, and other teams.
• Provides maintenance, support and troubleshooting of systems and system architecture.
• Researches, evaluates, presents solutions, pricing, and total cost of ownership.
• Stays current with technical trends and emerging technology.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job function.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solutions and solve complex problems.
• Communicates effectively and provides information to leadership, supervisors, co-workers and Users by oral or written communication.
• Consults, provides guidance and expert technical advice to management or other groups on technology, processes, and policies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Eight (8) years of experience in a systems engineer or comparable position or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Must have minimum of 10 years of experience directly supporting Enterprise IT systems.
• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.
• Must complete the annual security awareness training.
• Must be on 24-hour call.
• Ability to work on-site or remote and adhere to policy and procedure.
• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• None.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

EOE