Systems Engineer

City of Cedar Rapids IA
US - Iowa - Iowa City
January 19, 2025

Salary : $77,875. 20 - $105,123. 20 Annually

Location : City Services Center, IA

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Department: Information Technology

Opening Date: 01/17/2025

Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING

Are you a seasoned IT professional with a proven track record, ready to make a lasting impact at an outstanding organization? The City of Cedar Rapids seeks an exceptional candidate to join our IT team as a Systems Engineer.

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.

About this Opportunity
Develops and oversees all aspects of a complex system or set of systems. Works across domain areas of support within the City and across multiple application areas and projects.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Designs, documents, and implements new Enterprise application solutions within the IT environment.
Provides ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancements to existing and new software applications.
Performs troubleshooting of infrastructure systems affecting application performance.
Creates and maintains detailed application/program documentation.
Contributes to reviewing and implementing IT application-based policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborates with cross divisional team members to perform root cause analysis of complex problems.
Consults with internal team/management/vendors to discuss security issues for both short term projects and long-term department security initiatives.
Works with vendors and business users to develop and implement software integrations.
Analyzes users' business requirements in the development and modification of computer systems.
Coordinates and assists in planning and feasibility/requirements analysis to determine the viability for proposed systems.
Troubleshoots and implements for non-enterprise applications and solutions.
Assists in writing technical specifications ensuring that information dissemination meets the standards of quality for systems development.
Performs related work as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field and seven (7) to ten (10) years' experience working with and maintaining enterprise level computer applications.

OR,

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i. e. , one year of relevant full-time experience may substitute for one year of education).
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.

Required Licenses or Certifications

National Crime Information Centre (NCIC) within six months.
ITIL Foundations Certification within one year.

Desired qualifications

Experience with process design, logical workflow analysis and design.
Experience with in-depth configuration, code, analysis, and output.
Extensive experience with SQL database administration and/or GIS mapping.
Experience with cloud-based or related third party hosted applications.
Extensive experience troubleshooting problems and root cause analysis.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at *** or by email at hr@cedar-rapids. org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
100% city paid basic life insurance
Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6. 29% employee/ 9. 44% City
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
Longevity Pay for years of service
Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Di.

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