Sr. Systems Analyst/Network Engineer

Overview

Grade/Salary Range:  C42 ($29.95 – $37.94 hourly) – Non-exempt
* salary commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Information Technology Services Manager, the Senior Systems Analyst/Network Engineer is responsible for overseeing security, compliance, and functionality of Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Defender for Cloud/Identity/Endpoint, Sentinel, and Purview; Optimizing hybrid IT infrastructure, bridging on premises networks with cloud services; Installing, maintaining, and updating the core infrastructure and firewalls to ensure maximum uptime and security; Troubleshooting connectivity issues, managing user permissions and network performance, which includes key responsibilities as server maintenance, data backups, and technical support; Providing assistance to the ITS Supervisor by helping with staff, and working on the strategic IT plan of the agency.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Directing activities related to mission critical applications and infrastructure administration
• Team lead in maintaining and implementing the infrastructure supporting Public Health consisting of Cisco firewalls and switches, VMware, VX Rail ESXi environment, Windows Server Platforms, Exchange, Active Directory/Azure AD environment, MDM, TCP/IP networking, RADIUS/NPS, DNS, DHCP, IPS, MFA, SSO, Wi-Fi, Backups, Linux, and SQL Server and software patching and deployment
• Microsoft 365 experience managing, securing, and optimizing hybrid IT infrastructure, bridging on-premises networks with cloud services
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture, utilizing M365 tools (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Intune) for security compliance, identity management, and network performance, while supporting LAN/WAN and VoIP systems
• Monitoring the status of the network, ensuring network security, evaluating system performance and making any recommendations for improvements
• Identifying and managing project activities and tasks, developing and maintaining project schedules
• Performing business process analysis; directing technical staff and departments in implementing software and systems; assisting with administrative tasks, such as contract negotiations, preparations of RFPs, process standardization, vendor oversight, and reporting
• Is an active participant in professional growth through attendance at meetings, trainings, workshops, self-instructional courses, and webinars
• Supporting PHDMC goals, mission, vision, values, and objectives through daily tasks and special projects

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Business or related field
• Four (4) years’ experience in information systems management OR Eight (8) years’ of progressively increasing information systems management experience and  responsibilities may substitute for degree
• Experience in computer systems administration, network, security and system design and systems virtualization
• Understands and acknowledges that Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others
• Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited
• Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted.  This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours
• Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 day
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced experience with enterprise systems administration and network engineering
• Experience with cybersecurity principles, infrastructure security, and incident response practices
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in a regulated or public sector environment.

PHDMC provides a quality, affordable and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program
Grant Funded: No

Closing Date to Apply:  May 21, 2026, or until position is filled.

Position is subject to a criminal background check

Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment.

Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment.

PUBLIC HEALTH – DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION (“BFOQ”).