FY27: IT Systems Engineer- Enterprise System Security Engineer, Division of Technology Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 8/14/26
Montgomery County Public Schools · Gaithersburg, MD · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$45.14–$65.91/hrPart-time
About the Role
Provides expert-level incident management and response, support for system-wide technology programs, and assists with the design, implementation, maintenance, and day-to-day operations of enterprise-wide security measures. Performs project management as the lead technical expert for a specific program area. Oversees the work of IT systems specialists and other technical staff, as assigned. May provide guidance and assistance to vendors and/or full-, part-time, and/or hourly employees.
Receives general supervision from a manager or coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical expert for specific program areas with project management responsibilities.
- Design, implement, maintain, and operate enterprise-wide security measures.
- Provide expert-level incident management and response.
- Support system-wide technology programs.
- Oversee IT systems specialists and other technical staff.
- Provide guidance to vendors and employees as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and experience in computer science or information systems.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, SAN concepts, server clustering, server virtualization, server redundancy, disaster recovery, Active Directory (AD), AD Group Policies, server installation, scripting, and collaboration on enterprise applications and databases.
- Experience with enterprise systems/tools such as Office 365, What’s Up, Solarwinds, Splunk, Wireshark, etc.
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree may be considered.
Skills & Knowledge
- Familiar with endpoint protection, including Microsoft 365 Defender, Google Education Suite, and other cloud-based security products.
- Knowledge of network and system tools, such as:
- System-level monitoring (e.g., Sysmon configuration, Microsoft SCOM).
- Network traffic analysis (e.g., Wireshark).
- Patch management (e.g., Microsoft Intune, SCCM/SCEM).
- SIEM systems (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
- Understands sandboxing, virtual machine (VM) management, and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
- Understands vulnerability mitigation and management, identity and access management (IAM), and privileged access management (PAM).
- Familiar with digital forensics and network security and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of information security principles and addressing security vulnerabilities through comprehensive patch management.
- Demonstrates knowledge of standard computer and network operating systems, protocols, and software with advanced proficiency in using standard and ad hoc applications.
- Able to determine priorities, allocate resources, manage projects, measure and analyze results.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS):
- Commitment to students.
- Knowledge of job.
- Professionalism.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Problem-solving competencies.
Pay
The wage range for this position is between $45.14 and $65.91 per hour, based on years of service.
Schedule
- Full-time.
- 12 working months per year.
- Day shift.
Benefits
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