Position Overview

Montgomery County Data Processing currently has an opportunity for a qualified, highly self-motivated individual for full time employment as a Network Operations Engineer.  This position is a key member of the Data Processing Technical team that will install and maintain computer hardware, Windows Operating systems, and related products as required.  The selected individual will help manage the data backup for the Data Center and oversee the Disaster Recovery facility, evaluate hardware / software, and recommend purchases.  

Summary of Job Duties

Ensures the VMWare environment is stable and error free.

Configure the county networking core infrastructure.

Troubleshooting of network, hardware, and software problems

Deployment of new Data Center hardware

Oversee Data Center data backups.

Configure and maintain Cisco switches and Cisco routers.

Maintain Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and Fortinet Forti Authenticators for MFA

Troubleshoot help desk tickets and service requests.

Provides answers to clients by identifying problems, researching answers, and guiding clients through corrective steps from the help desk.

As a member of the cyber security team must be professional and responsible for protecting the IT infrastructure, edge devices, networks, and data. More granularly, they are responsible for preventing data breaches and monitoring and reacting to attacks.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates should be proficient in the following technical areas:

Good understanding of Computer Networking

Microsoft Group Policy

VMWare – versions 7.x

Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019

Microsoft Azure including Microsoft Office Online and hybrid Exchange administration.

Candidates with the following skills are a plus:

Cohesity backup solution

Dell Powerflex Storage

F5 appliance skills for load balancing

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 + years of experience in IT or equivalent work experience required.

CompTIA – A+ Certification, Security+ and Network+ Certifications are a plus.