Systems Engineer (Server Administration), IT Specialist IV- Baltimore City Office of Information Technology

Salary Range: $87,373.00 - $139,674.00 Annually 

Hiring Salary Range: $87,373.00- $113,522.94 Annually 

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Job Summary:  

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer specializing in Server Administration to ensure the security, stability, and optimal performance of our core IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our server environments, focusing on routine server maintenance, infrastructure application support, and comprehensive vulnerability patching to safeguard our systems.

As a key member of our IT team, you will also oversee enterprise backup and storage operations, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Furthermore, you will be tasked with hosting, configuring, and maintaining critical virtual server environments, including IIS and other business-specific services. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation in server ecosystems and a commitment to maintaining a robust, secure and highly available infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:                   

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: Have a bachelor's degree in science from an accredited college or university.

AND 

Experience: Have four years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration). 

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.

• Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.

• Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.

• Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.

• Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.

• Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.

• Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.

• Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.

• Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.

• Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.

• Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.

• Ability to deve