IT Systems Engineer - City of Albany, OR : Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Albany, OR Job Type: Regular, Full-time Job Number: 00868 Department: Information Technology Opening Date: 10/24/2024 General DescriptionThe City of Albany is on the hunt for an IT Systems Engineer to help us stay one step ahead of threats and keep our city's digital backbone secure. In this role, you'll get to flex your tech muscles designing, securing, and optimizing network and cybersecurity solutions that protect and connect our core systems. If you love diving into security challenges and networking puzzles, and are ready to keep our systems safe while having some fun along the way, we'd love to hear from you! Bonus points if you've got a sixth sense for spotting vulnerabilities before they even exist! Curious about the position? Our priority is to fill the Network and Security Solutions Engineer position, which addresses our immediate needs. However, if you qualify for the System Administrator position and are looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply as an underfill candidate, with the potential for future promotion. The general working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Salary Information:Effective January 1, 2025, this position will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (salary increase) of two percent (2.0%). Benefits include:

• Excellent benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket Currently, the employee-paid premium is approx. $51/mo. for employee-only coverage up to a max of $147/mo. for family coverage.
• City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s).
• Paid time off -

• 10 paid holidays plus an additional 24 hours of floating holiday pay per year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases
• Excellent retirement benefits -
  • City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and IAP)
  • City-paid contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan

In addition, other benefits such as education reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and child care expenses.

Position open until filled. This posting may close at any time without prior notice. Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities Position Descriptions: Network and Security Solutions Engineer: Job Description System Administrator: Job Description Qualifications & RequirementsPosition Qualifications/Salary Range:Network and Security Solutions Engineer: $39.17 to $49.99 hourly A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field and five years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar position. Special Requirements:

Must pass an FBI Personnel Background Screening as this position has access and supports Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS Data), which includes LEDS, for the Albany Police Department.

Professional certifications such as: CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CGEIT, CRISC, CEH, or other relevant industry certification strongly preferred.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

System Administrator:$34.62 - $44.15 hourly An associate degree with a major in computer science or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of experience as a System Administrator and three years as an IT Technician. Special Requirements:

Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation, including criminal history check, and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the applicant, coworkers, the City of Albany, or the City's cybersecurity insurance rating will be closely evaluated. Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories are not allowed.

Possession of or ability to obtain High Voltage Environment (HVE) certification within one year of job placement. The City will facilitate this certification, if assigned.

Possession of MCP, MCSE, and/or CCNA desirable.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

NOTE: For each position listed above, the successful candidate may also have any equivalent combination of related education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions. Experience in a unionized, public-sector environment is preferred. The City of Albany offers a generous benefits package to employees and eligible dependents. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees (AFSCME). For a complete and detailed overview of the AFSCME benefits package, Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation and, therefore, may change as a result of negotiations. 01 What is your education background? (select the highest level achieved)

• Did Not Complete High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical College
• College Credit Hours Completed Towards a Degree
• AA Degree
• BA or BS Degree
• MA or MS Degree
• PhD

02 Please list your degree field. (If no degree, type N/A) 03 How many years of experience do you possesses in network engineering, security engineering, telecom, fiber optic, unified communications, or a related field, with a proven track record of successful project implementations and problem-solving?

• More than 5 years
• 3-5 years
• 2-3 years
• Less than 2 years
• None

04 How many years of experience do you have in providing hardware, software, and network support, including project implementation, system administration, server installation and maintenance, and helpdesk support?

• More than 6 years
• 3-5 years
• 2-3 years
• Less than two years
• None

05 Do you possess any of the following certifications?

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
• Certified Information Security Manager
• Global Information Assurance Certification
• Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• Other

06 If you chose other in the question above, please list the certification. Write NA if this does not apply. 07 Do you possess a current Oregon Driver's License or have the ability to obtain this upon hire?

• Yes
• No, but ability to obtain upon hire.
• No

08 Have you received any of the following traffic convictions? Select all that apply.

• One class A infraction conviction during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• More than one class A infraction conviction between the past (36) and (60) months?
• More than one class B infraction conviction during the past twelve (12) months?
• More than two class B infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• More than two class C infraction convictions during the past twelve (12) months?
• More than three class C infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months?
• Any misdemeanor driving convictions within the past twenty-four (24) months?
• Any felony driving convictions within the past sixty (60) months?
• None

09 A person in this classification is required to undergo an extensive pre-employment background investigation. The background process can take up to 4-8 weeks to complete. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10 Are you available to work the designated hours with the understanding that additional hours or flexible hours may be required at times?

• Yes
• No

11 The job duties, physical demands, work environment & conditions, and job requirements of this position are outlined in the job description. I acknowledge being able to meet the demands, conditions, and requirements of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

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