Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Stafford County Public Schools – Technology Services – Stafford, Virginia

• The Systems Engineer serves on the engineering team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting information technology, networks, systems, and services for Stafford County Public Schools. This role maintains secure, efficient, and scalable technology systems that support instruction, administration, and district operations.

• Design, build, and maintain the Division Core IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage the full life cycle of technology systems, including network infrastructure, servers, hosted services, and endpoint devices.
• Troubleshoot technology issues in a multi‑tier support environment, including support of school‑based and centralized computer and network technicians.
• Communicate and follow‑up with affected staff, support vendors, and coordinate resources to achieve customer service goals.
• Provide high‑level technical support as needed.
• Audit security practices and perform computer forensics as required.
• Research technical requirements of proposed technologies for suitability with existing systems and services.
• Interface with staff and vendors to ensure successful completion of technology projects.
• Create and maintain documentation for implementation, administration, and support of Division technology.
• Provide training for Division technology support staff when required.
• Maintain awareness and keep Division technology leadership informed of changes and improvements available in relevant technologies.

• Education (Required): Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• Experience (Required): Minimum of five (5) years of experience in system engineering, networking, or IT support, or a combination of engineer‑level industry certifications and comparable job experience.
• Preferred Experience: Demonstrated experience designing and managing large environments in areas such as endpoint protection, advanced routing and switching, wireless LAN design, Windows/ Linux server operating systems, server virtualization, device management systems (SCCM, Intune, Jamf), firewalls and web filters, student information systems, and learning management systems.
• Certifications (Preferred): CCNP, MCSE, CISSP or equivalent.

• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Enterprise‑level systems architecture, virtualization, or data center management.
  • Networking technologies, including firewall management, routing, switching, and wireless systems.
  • Cybersecurity practices including imaging, deployment, configuration and lifecycle maintenance.
  • Instructional technology systems in a K‑12 education environment.
• Strong familiarity with instructional technology and commonly used software packages and systems in a K‑12 education environment.
• Experience in the administration and implementation of cloud‑hosted and on‑prem systems and applications.
• Demonstrable capability in design, configuration, and tuning of physical and virtualized servers, storage and networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex IT systems across all OSI model layers.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills with individuals across all levels of technical proficiency.
• Teamwork and ability to work cooperatively to meet goals.
• Independent organization and performance of work.
• Reliability in meeting deadlines across multiple projects.
• Commitment to sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

$62,433 to $101,247 Per Year

• Hunter Matheson, Director of Engineering and Operations
• Email: m