Systems Engineer
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?Systems Engineer
Salary
$115,730.00 - $152,763.00 Annually
Location
City of Thornton; City Hall, CO
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
25161Department
Management Services
Division
Information Technology
Opening Date
06/04/2025
Closing Date
6/18/2025 5:00 PM MountainFLSA
Exempt
WORK HOURS
STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK
PROBATION
ONE YEAR (IF NOT CURRENTLY A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE)
STATUS 2
FLSA EXEMPT/CAREER SERVICE INCLUDED
BENEFITS
SEE BENEFITS TAB
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Benefits
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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Thornton is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our IT Systems Engineering team with experience supporting multiple Microsoft Active Directory domains, to include a Hybrid Active Directory environment for diverse groups of internal customers. This role performs systems design, implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and some IT project management. The Systems Engineer works with the City's Technical Services, Application Services, Network Engineering, and Enterprise Security teams, as well as with third party vendors to keep vital services functioning for City employees. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communications skills who is also able to work independently. The City has a hybrid work environment, so you will be required to work on site some days each week.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under specified supervision, performs complex computer systems administration, development and support tasks for the city.
Systems Engineer:
Under direction, incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of work assigned to this class and to work with considerable independence and initiative. Work performed in this class is complex to very complex.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Analyzes, designs, constructs, documents, tests, monitors, secures and maintains server, network, and desktop hardware and operating systems for all city departments.
Develops a variety of complex methodologies and standards and performs a variety of complex project management tasks.
Analyzes and designs complex network and desktop systems; constructs moderately complex server and complex network and desktop systems.
Tests and documents operating procedures; develops training courseware and conducts training classes.
Monitors and provides production support for moderately complex server systems; develops simple to more complex network standards and desktop methodologies.
Monitors system performance; identifies, diagnoses and remedies system problems.
Researches, plans, schedules and implements system upgrades and conversions to new technologies.
Researches, tests, and evaluates computer equipment and application products. Interacts with users, vendors and contractors to select appropriate software and equipment.
May serve as liaison between user departments and Purchasing Department in procuring computer equipment or services. May assist in developing purchase specifications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university; five years' progressively responsible experience analyzing, designing, constructing and maintaining server, network, and desktop systems. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Systems Administrator:
Active Microsoft certification is preferred.
Active cybersecurity certification such as COMPTIA Security+ or ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) is preferred.
Systems Engineer:
In addition to previous requirements;
Active Microsoft certification is required.
Active VMWare certification is preferred.
Active cybersecurity certification such as COMPTIA Security+ or ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity) is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Systems Administrator:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of hardware products used in municipal government applications.
Knowledge of the general operations of various city departments.
Knowledge of computer records storage, data manipulation, and database management techniques and practices.
Knowledge of diagnostic methods and techniques for computer hardware and software.
Knowledge of the principles of quality customer service.
Skill in monitoring system performance, identifying, diagnosing, and fixing system problems.
Skill in assessing user needs and analyzing and evaluating existing hardware systems for effectiveness and efficiency.
Skill in administering endpoint security solutions.
Skill in administering email security solutions.
Skill in performing systems incident handling.
Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with manuals, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees, vendors, consultants and the general public.
Systems Engineer:
In addition to previous requirements:
Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of management and administration of information systems, including systems analysis, design, construction, monitoring, maintenance, testing, documentation, training, and production support.
Knowledge of the city of Thornton Municipal Code associated with user departments and special projects.
Knowledge of city of Thornton purchasing policies, goals and procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
Skill in managing, monitoring and administrating server, network, and desktop computer systems.
Skill in effectively researching, planning, scheduling, and implementing system upgrades and conversions to new technologies.
Ability to procure computer equipment or services including developing purchase specifications.
Ability to research, test, and evaluate computer equipment and application products.
Ability to perform work requiring the exercise of significant discretionary and independent judgment.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity. The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, hazards, is frequently in close quarters, and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
TESTING PROCEDURES
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
Flexible Spending Plan
Retiree Health Savings Plan
Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
Short & Long-term Disability Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
Multilingual Incentive Pay
Recreation Pass
Wellness Program - Learn more here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecAZ5bF8G3UKkXFWVXFFrqVAbC4DQyjc/view?usp=sharing)
In-House Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedules
Hybrid Schedules