Senior Information Technology Engineer - Aviation (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Provides senior level oversight for the definition and deployment of requirements and blueprint preparation, testing,and implementation of the system software and hardware required for technology models of medium-risk andmedium-sized projects.

Job Description
 

Overview

The Senior Information Technology Engineer provides senior level oversight for the definition and deployment of requirements and blueprint preparation, testing, and implementation of the system software and hardware required for technology models of medium-risk and medium-sized projects.

Essential Functions

1 Identifies, determines, and defines business requirements to meet technology needs in providing a secured, robust, reliable, and efficient infrastructure for the City of Dallas and its departments; provides lead level engineering expertise in the development of IT solutions.

2 Designs, selects, tests, assembles, and standardizes the technology model for use across the IT landscape; communicates with business partners, departments, and management to ensure IT solutions meet IT needs.

3 Implements and migrates technology models across the organization; supports IT specialists in various departments to mitigate loss of service during transition or update periods.

4 Performs business modeling and systems engineering; works collaboratively with other professionals to build IT models that address issues, solve problems, and increase productivity.

5 Provides communication and education to information systems personnel on the technology model.

6 Leads and directs lower level employees involved in medium m risk and medium sized projects.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of information technology engineering methods and procedures.

2 Knowledge of technology trends to support current and future enterprise opportunities.

3 Knowledge of business functions, application modeling, prototyping and migration planning.

4 Knowledge of organizational and problem-solving skills.

5 Ability to make sound decisions on a situational analysis.

6 Ability to develop and implement strong IT solutions.

7 Ability to provide technical expertise on IT engineering concerns.

8 Ability to lead and support other personnel providing IT concepts and service.

9 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

10 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Information Technology related field.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Five (5) years of experience in network engineering in three (3) or more of the following: 

  • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various network architecture

  • Designing and implementing business solutions using common network equipment 

  • Configuring and installing software, routers, servers, and other network devices

  • Designing and deploying functional networks such as LAN or WAN

  • Monitoring network performance, security, and integrity

  • Creating, overseeing, and testing security measures such as disaster recovery and access authentication

  • Identifying and resolving issues by troubleshooting local and cloud infrastructure

AND

• Two (2) years of project management experience.

 EQUIVALENCIES: 

• High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus seven (7) ye