systems engineer Virginia Beach, VA
Job description
Job Duties:
OUR RECRUITMENT INVITATION
Award-winning. Results-driven. Future-ready.
We believe government should be at the forefront of technological innovation. Our teams are experimenting with artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies to conceive tomorrow's solutions. IT members are exploring options for replacing and upgrading legacy systems. Our mission has never been clearer. We understand how citizens and employees can benefit from conveniences afforded by the latest tech offerings.
Our department provides training opportunities for staff at all levels. It's critical for IT members to constantly elevate their skill sets in preparation for what's to come. We appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of working in government IT.
An inquisitive imagination, purposeful passion and consistent customer-focus are all welcome traits. We aspire to create an environment where employees can do their best work.
YOU MIGHT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES. APPLY TODAY.
As a member of the Solutions Engineering and Architecture Team, the Systems Engineer I/II is responsible for planning, coordinating, designing, installing, upgrading, and supporting business-critical applications. The Solutions Engineering and Architecture Team is responsible for performing application maintenance and monitoring, systems patching, updates, server upgrades, application architectural design, and support.
Specific Duties:
- This position will focus on the capabilities of software solutions and planning to engineer enterprise systems that are robust, secure, reliable, scalable, flexible, and meet customer expectations for Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives.
- This position is responsible for identifying application hardware and software requirements, creating architecture plans, creating implementation plans, installation of software, and developing support documentation for systems assigned and hardware/software life cycles. The selected applicant will design, install, baseline, support, maintain and upgrade the City's enterprise software solutions with an emphasis on maintaining systems current with vendor versions and updates, properly monitored, documented, and securely controlled.
- Pursuit of relevant IT industry certifications is strongly encouraged for the duration of employment in this position.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work a hybrid/telework schedule within the Hampton Roads area.
CJIS/PREA Disclaimer: ***This position will provide direct support to the City’s Public Safety departments and will have physical access to public safety buildings and/or access to confidential and sensitive public safety databases. As such, and in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines, City of Virginia Beach IT staff and contractors must receive a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and may require a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) criminal background clearance prior to employment and annually thereafter while employed or under contract with the City of Virginia Beach. Automatic disqualifiers related to the CJIS and PREA criminal background checks apply, including but not limited to, US Citizenship and/or a minimum of ten (10) years of US Residency requirements.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Systems_Engineer_I_02337.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.006736.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
Systems Engineer I Minimums: Requires a Bachelors Degree in an Information Technology related field plus two (2) years of professional IT experience; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or professional progressive IT experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities in technology systems, systems functions and systems capabilities; and associated with such positions as Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator or Programmer Analyst.
Systems Engineer II Minimums: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an Information Technology related field plus four (4) years of professional IT experience; OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or professional progressive IT experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills and abilities in technology systems, systems functions and systems capabilities; and associated with such positions as Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator or Programmer Analyst.
Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Position may require two or more Professional Industry Certifications specific to the work to be performed and maintain currency of those, or successor, certifications; such required certifications will be listed in the requisition that announces the vacancy.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
- The candidate will be a team player with experience working in a large enterprise environment in one or more of the following roles:
o Server or Network Administrator
o Network Engineer
o Web application support
- HIGH PREFERENCE: Experience in large or enterprise environments with current Microsoft products including Microsoft Windows Server 2016/2019, Microsoft SQL 2012 and above, and Microsoft Internet Information Server 8.0 and above.
- Experience as a Windows System Engineer.
- Possess current or demonstrate the pursuit of relevant IT industry certifications. (i.e., Microsoft, AWS)
In addition to the above preferences, the Systems Engineer II will also have:
- Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications.
- Experience with creating architectural designs for on-prem applications and cloud applications.
- Experience working in Azure and AWS environments.
- Experience supporting highly critical applications for public safety such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Offender Management System (OMS), Forensic Case Management (FCM), 911 Advisor, or similar applications.
- Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP. (All 3 are not required.)
- Experience with migrating applications to the cloud.
- Maintain the operations of applications in cloud services
Special Instructions:
***Alpha I Status: Employees in an Alpha 1 status are in essential service capacities. Employees are required to report to a worksite or work location regardless of the City’s operational condition.
***Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and after hours when required to meet operational needs. Standby 24/7 technical support (rotation) will be required, as well as valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
About Virginia Beach
CEO: William D. Sessoms, Jr.
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.vbgov.com
Year Founded: 1963
