Systems and Database Engineer

The Orange County Department of Education is seeking an innovative and skilled Systems and Database Engineer to join our Information Technology team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to design and manage cutting-edge systems and databases that support critical educational services. You’ll lead initiatives to optimize system performance, enhance data security, and streamline operations, driving impactful technology solutions across the organization. As the Systems and Database Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring seamless access to data and technology for educators, staff, and students throughout the region. From managing enterprise-wide storage and backup solutions to implementing advanced database structures and monitoring system performance, your expertise will directly support and empower educational success through innovative technology solutions. If you’re ready to bring your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to a mission-driven organization, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. At the Orange County Department of Education, we value innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence in education. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a computer related field. •Three (3) years of recent extensive experience in the areas of software, operating systems such as Windows server solutions and UNIX, systems hardware, data storage solutions, Business intelligence solutions, and databases.

Salary : $8,865 - $10,801