Senior Infrastructure Engineer

$39.21 to $51.63 DOQ

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please include with your application, documentation detailing your experience with the above list.

JOB TITLE: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Enterprise Services

DIVISION: IT Services

POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Appointed, Non-union

REPORTS TO: IT Services Manager/DES Management

JOB LOCATION: Chisago County Government, Center City MN

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the IT Services Manager/DES Management

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed within the Government Center and satellite offices. Exposures include those noises commonly related to an information center that houses miscellaneous systems, as well as those exposures that may be encountered while working in other departments.

GENERAL STATEMENT

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check.  Job related tests may be required of any applicant.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee as is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Applicants for appointment to this position will be required to submit a formal application and may be subject to rating of education and experience, oral interview and/or reference check, background investigation, criminal history check, drug testing.  Job related tests may be required of any applicant.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee as is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Chisago County is seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer to provide advanced cyber security related services for our interconnected E-911 and CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) networks. The list below further defines the tasks and requirements as listed in the attached Senior Infrastructure Engineer job description.

Contributes to the fulfillment of the County mission and vision by planning, designing and maintaining programs, policies, and management systems in all facets of the county computer systems. Provides support of information technology and software application initiatives across the county systems.

NATURE AND SCOPE

This position works collaboratively with management and staff to achieve appropriate delivery of computer and network objectives to meet the business needs of the County.  Under general direction, the position ensures that staff assigned to different facets of the computer network systems performs all procedures necessary to appropriately protect systems and data from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.  Interfaces with user community to understand their IT needs, prepares and recommends draft procedures, and products to accommodate them.  Oversees, and is one of the staff responsible for the configuration and management of the core network services and devices.  This position provides day to day mentoring to other Infrastructure Services staff. Leads IT projects and assures that the appropriate resources are assigned to the IT projects, as well as coordinates the timelines, deliverables and project schedules.

Examples of the work are, but not limited to:

A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Information Systems is required, with at least 2 years of computer systems security administration experience preferred.

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Requires a minimum of a two-year certificate in data processing, computer science, microcomputer or related field, and 4 years of experience or:

Seven years of progressive experience in work related directly to Network Security, Microsoft networking, PC’s and related technologies; or a combination of experience and college to equal 6 years.

*** Successful completion of a CJIS background check. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

A minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in Information Systems is required, with at least 2 years of computer systems security administration experience preferred.

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Requires a minimum of a two-year certificate in data processing, computer science, microcomputer or related field, and 4 years of experience or:

Seven years of progressive experience in work related directly to Network Security, Microsoft networking, PC’s and related technologies; or a combination of experience and college to equal 6 years.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must possess strong knowledge of information security management and practice; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards for systems security; strong project management skills; good communication skills; change management skills; demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect.