DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility - offering possible hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles. Additionally, the City benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!
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About the Division
Administrative Services Division (ASD) team members gain satisfaction when facilitating trainings for ESD's workforce; feel empowered when managing a full range of information technology data and services to over 500 employees; deliver quality customer service in utility billing; enjoy their contributions to the success of peers by hiring and promoting the right people for the right positions; and oversee the budget planning and fiscal management for a wide variety of special funds that support the important work ESDers do. Join a diverse and dynamic team that provides key strategic support to ESD staff, programs, and utilities linking directly to the department's mission. By providing behind-the-scenes support, our team makes a difference!The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Network Engineer vacancy in the Administrative Services Division.
The salary range for this classification is:
* $116,909.52 - $142,243.92 Annually
This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
ESD is seeking a dynamic, creative, and collaborative leader for the position of Microsoft Server Support Engineer (Network Engineer). This position will act as lead to three Network Technicians who collectively provide end-user support. The ideal candidate must have the ability to effectively resolve difficult customer situations, function independently within the scope of their responsibilities, manage complex technology projects, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Possible projects include developing requirements for technology procurements, planning local area network upgrades, coordinating the rollout of mobile devices using a management system, and managing deployment and maintenance of department-level applications or systems.
Typical duties for ESD's Microsoft Server Support Engineer (Network Engineer) may include but are not limited to the following:
Manage Active Directory (AD)
* Perform standard AD user, group, and group policy update tasks.
* Perform standard share folder maintenance tasks.
* Standardize and document ESD processes for user and computer management.
* Develop and implement standard procedures to audit group membership and file share permissions.
* Coordinate AD maintenance activities with the Information Technology Department.
Manage all ESD Servers and Data Centers
* Deploy, support, and manage virtual and physical servers in a mixed environment (Linux, Windows 2016, 2019 and 2022).
* Patch management, antivirus monitoring and remediation, Windows clustering, OS upgrades, security, and system monitoring.
* Create and implement preventive maintenance and disaster recovery plans for all ESD data centers.
* Implement consolidation measures to improve efficiency of server operations and reduce physical footprint.
* Implement data migration from on premise to cloud data storage.
* Implement in-place upgrade on windows servers.
Manage Helpdesk Requests and Provide End-User Technical Support
* Respond to customer service requests.
* Manage daily workload of three network technicians for helpdesk tickets and follow up on outstanding items.
* Resolve customer complaints and service issues.
Manage ESD's Local Area Networks
* Lead projects to upgrade and maintain network infrastructure and wireless networks at ESD facilities.
* Support multi-vendor local area networks and enterprise connections in partnership with the IT Department.
* Upgrade copper/fiber hybrid phone network.
* Troubleshoot network traffic and performance issues using tools like Sniffer or Wireshark to ensure optimal performance for data and VOIP.
Maintain Client System Security
* Maintain and manage desktops with the MS Defender anti-virus system.
* Lead responses to virus outbreaks or system security issues.
* Install and maintain system security patches and updates.
Research and Development
* Investigate new technologies and new methodologies for achieving technology goals.
* Provide consultation to divisions looking for updated technology.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ernesto Zamaguey at Ernesto.Zamaguey@sanjoseca.gov.
