Systems Engineer - Security - Richmond City Public Schools

Job Title: Systems Engineer - Security
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: Grade 126 / 260 Day contract (12 months)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Location: Technology Services
Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Infrastructure

General Description:
The Technology Services team is responsible for ensuring that Richmond Public Schools (RPS) technology resources function efficiently and meet the needs of the RPS community. The Systems Engineer - Security is responsible for the implementation of security best practices and remediation of security vulnerabilities on the RPS network and server systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements security software on the network and server systems
• Remediates security vulnerabilities on the network and server systems
• Configures and installs server systems equipment to meet server security best practices
• Provides 2nd and 3rd level support for system issues
• Works problem tickets assigned to team
• Conducts systems security assessments
• Provides maintenance and support for the network and server systems including virtual environments
• Assists Senior Systems Engineer with administration and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory Environment
• Administration of content filtering system
• Assists the Cyber Security Analyst in the creation of system security and data integrity policies and procedures
• Performs routine audits of server systems and software to ensure organizational compliance with all procedures and policies
• Assists in disaster recovery planning
• Maintains appropriate written documentation for equipment configuration
• Coordinates with vendors for the installation of specified systems as requested by the Infrastructure Manager
• Reviews terms of service to ensure software and SaaS meet federal, state, and local requirements
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by keeping current with the literature and new research findings
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in information security or related field
• At least 5 years of experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
• At least 5 years of experience working with firewalls, proxies, antivirus, security software, and anti-malware
• At least 5 years working with security information and event management (SIEM) and using SIEM software, appliances, or managed services
• Ability to identify and mitigate server and network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them
• Knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) and experience with network security appliances that monitor network and system activities and detect possible intrusions
• Experience in the installation, setup, and maintenance of servers
• Experience with VMware 6.x and above including administration of virtual server environments
• Demonstrated understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding the business impact
• Experience in installing security software and documenting security issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with the setup and maintenance of Windows servers including 2016 and up
• Experience with Microsoft AD, DHCP, and DNS

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must apply online. Please access the website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE