Systems and Cloud Engineer

Classification: Non
- Exempt

The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is looking for a Systems and Cloud Engineer to join the IT department. The Systems and Cloud Engineer works as part of a team to provide robust, reliable, and secure: LAN/WAN and cloud infrastructure for the Agency. SHRA employees have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation.

Why Join SHRA?

SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits.

SHRA's great benefits include:

• Alternate 9/80
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a two-week schedule of nine 9-hour days with every other Friday off, giving you more long weekends to relax and maintain work-life balance.
• CalPERS Pension Retirement: Secure your future with a robust retirement plan. CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the US.
• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Free Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS) and free vision insurance for up to Employee +1
• Generous Paid Time Off Package: 12 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of vacation per year
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year: SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Free Downtown Parking subsidy for eligible employees
• Professional Development opportunities

This position is Full-Time - In Office in Sacramento, CA. However; the Agency operates on a 9-8-80 Work Schedule which provides work-life balance for all with every other Friday off!

Note:

The following duties are typical of those performed by incumbents in this class. Other related duties may be performed. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. Placement at the Systems and Cloud Engineer level requires demonstrated experience and competency in performing a majority of the duties listed here

• Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and network issues
• Monitor industry trends and developments for possible agency application
• Assume responsibility for security issues: physical, network, virus, and data center
• Coordinate Internet/Intranet access and ISP vendor problem resolution
• Document and communicate problem resolutions to other IT staff

• Design and implementation of on-premises, hosted, and cloud solutions
• Provide and maintain network architecture documentation and charts
• Design and build networks that allow the organization to grow
• Assist with long-term technology planning
• Maintain and implement cloud technology
• Design, recommend and implement network upgrades
• Perform capacity planning and monitoring of network, cloud, and server resources

• Oversee day-to-day operations of network, cloud, and server system
• Conduct annual contract review and approval
• Review and approve hardware and software requisitions for IT and other departments
• Obtain and review vendor certifications for network software and hardware
• Consult with other departments on technology issues, questions, needs
• Ensure interoperability of network, server, and cloud solutions
• Coordinate with other unit leads to make sure that technologies are compatible
• Coordinate remote access services and connectivity with other agencies

• Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS storage administration
• Install operating system patches and updates
• Provide hardware support and installation
• Ensure system back up procedures are functional and followed
• Manage and maintain data center security, virtualization, and storage platforms
• Maintain network switching platform
• Update and manage the agency firewalls

• Lead, plan, implement and measure the success of a variety of projects
• Develop project plans, assemble teams, make, and monitor project assignments
• Use project management tools to schedule tasks and resources
• Procure software, hardware, and services required for project implementation
• Consult with clients on projects and recommend solutions
• Modify project as necessary for success
• Report on the status of the project to the IT Program Manager

• Assist in coordinating activities on high-level projects or…