Senior Systems Engineer - Messaging and Collaboration
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on September 11, 2019
- Summary
- King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking a strong Senior Systems Engineer to join our Messaging and Collaboration team to provide tier 2 administration and support of the County's messaging and collaboration systems ensuring availability and optimal performance.
In this role, you are responsible for supporting and maintaining the daily operations of key communication and collaboration tools such as our Exchange Hybrid environment which consists of Exchange 2016 and Exchange Online, Office 365 Administration, SharePoint Online, Teams, Planner, Power BI and other Office 365 Apps.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Office 365 and Exchange and be an enthusiastic engineer who will work collaboratively with other teams to grow our ecosystem with a commitment to high quality end-to-end services through a quality first culture. You are able to thrive and succeed in ever-changing environment, not hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT, the central information technology provider for King County, delivers smart and innovative technology solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, and communities. To learn more, please visit our website.
Application Process
The recruitment is open to all qualified candidates. In addition to filling the current vacancy, this position may be used to fill future vacancies to include Career Service, Short-Term Temporary, Special Duty, and Term-Limited Temporary positions.
A completed King County Application and an attached resume are required for consideration. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under the Application FAQ's. If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please contact the person below.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Michael Thomas at michaeld.thomas@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-2902. - Job Duties
- Provide tier 2 support for all Messaging & Collaboration systems (Office 365 Exchange Hybrid Environment, Exchange 2016, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Planner, Power BI and other Office 365 Apps) resolving incidents and responding to service requests
- Participate in design-related conversations
- Day-to-day operational support by performing advanced configuration and engineering work to ensure high availability and optimal performance
- Lead the installation, upgrades, testing, and maintenance of Exchange and other tools, which includes installing new software releases and system upgrades, evaluating and installing patches, and conducting application migrations, refreshes, and restores
- Ensure the performance and reliability of systems by monitoring for high availability and satisfactory response time
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation for assigned systems
- Serve as the technical lead on project teams; act as a resource for staff providing subject matter expertise in Exchange and Office 365 Collaboration tools
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Technical Skills
- 5+ years of experience supporting Exchange 2010/2016/Exchange Online and SharePoint
- 3+ years supporting Office 365 platform
- Experience creating, modifying and running PowerShell scripts to perform administrative tasks
- Configuration experience of email clients (i.e. Outlook)
- Understanding of various access methods such as POP, IMAP, OWA, MAPI, Outlook Anywhere and SMTP
- Experience with various Microsoft tools like graph API, reporting web services and exchange web services
- Working experience of Teams, Planner, Power Apps, Flow and Power BI
Communication and Collaboration Abilities- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences at various levels of the organization
- Ability to explain complex issues in conventional terms
- Strong written and oral communication skills; including the ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Demonstrated skills in creating, cultivating, and collaborating with management, peers, cross-functionally, and customers
- Ability to work with creativity and flexibility, both independently and as a team member; to work under deadlines and on a number of tasks simultaneously; and, to organize and prioritize quickly in response to changing needs
- Positive attitude towards peers and leadership, ability to learn from mistakes, and proactively seeks feedback
- Ability to make good decisions based upon a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
Other Requirements- Successful completion of a criminal background check to include fingerprinting
- Any combination of experience, education, and training that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position is also acceptable
Preferred Qualifications- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certification
- Prior experience in public sector
- Project Management/SCRUM experience
- MCSE (Exchange 2016 & Office 365) certifications
- Supplemental Information
- The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; alternative work schedules may be considered. This is a salary position and is not eligible for overtime pay. In addition, you may be required to work additional hours to respond to workload needs and will need to participate in After Hours Support rotations.
This position is represented by PROTEC17 – IT bargaining unit.
(For internal use only, classification: Systems Engineer-Senior)
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01All candidates for employment with KCIT must undergo a thorough background investigation process, including checking references. The process for this position will also include fingerprinting. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation process as described?
- Yes
- No
02Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment?- Yes
- No
03Attaching a resume is required for consideration. Have you attached your resume?- Yes
- No
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