Systems Engineer II

City-of-Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Minneapolis is seeking an IT leader to guide and manage information technology products and software through their life cycle. The role involves evaluating services, leading enterprise projects, and serving as a technical lead across BIS and city departments.

The position emphasizes high performance design, budget adherence, and mentoring staff, with flexible hybrid work arrangements and a focus on Windows/Unix/Oracle/SQL environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Six years of datacenter experience working on large server system (50 plus), involving networking, routing and Windows Servers.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
• A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Information Services Department and other City Departments in guiding and managing new and existing information technology products and software through the information technology life cycle.
• Lead efforts in evaluating and selecting new information technology services.
• Act as a validation point for information technology solutions that are part of enterprise projects.
• Make recommendations on changes to improve the reliability of test methods to strengthen the reliability of software/infrastructure solutions
• Act as a technical lead on multiple projects potentially including both BIS and outside staff and other City Department staff for enterprise applications and enterprise systems using Windows, Unix, Oracle and SQL.
• Act as the go to person for all information technology solutions that are a part of any enterprise project.
• Develop and deliver high performance designs that meet business needs within budget and scheduling configurations.
• Provide technical expertise to on various subjects for the 'Project Managers' on PeopleSoft, Microsoft and other software and databases.
• Act as mentor to staff, schedule and assign tasks and answer questions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Guide and manage new and existing information technology products and software through the information technology life cycle.

Work Location:

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Assist the Business Information Services Department and other City Departments in guiding and managing new and existing information technology products and software through the information technology life cycle.
• Lead efforts in evaluating and selecting new information technology services.
• Act as a validation point for information technology solutions that are part of enterprise projects.
• Make recommendations on changes to improve the reliability of test methods to strengthen the reliability of software/infrastructure solutions
• Act as a technical lead on multiple projects potentially including both BIS and outside staff and other City Department staff for enterprise applications and enterprise systems using Windows, Unix, Oracle and SQL.
• Act as the go to person for all information technology solutions that are a part of any enterprise project.
• Develop and deliver high performance designs that meet business needs within budget and scheduling configurations.
• Provide technical expertise to on various subjects for the 'Project Managers' on PeopleSoft, Microsoft and other software and databases.
• Act as mentor to staff, schedule and assign tasks and answer questions.

Working Conditions:

Office setting

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Six years of datacenter experience working on large server system (50 plus), involving networking, routing and Windows Servers

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Background Check (Police)

The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employees Association (CPE). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) highly desirable.
• Considerable experience working on information technology infrastructure design, including experience in quality assurance, and test methodology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and project leadership skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and grasp large volumes of new information readily.
• Ability to deliver high performance designs that meet business needs within budgets and timelines.