$115K – $135KMidFull Time
Title: Systems Engineer
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $115,000 - $135,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Accounts
Location: Main Street Center (VA Lottery Building) 600 East Main Street Richmond, VA 23219
Agency Website: https://doa.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
The Information Technology team at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified current state employee for a Systems Engineer position.
DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union. The unit's goal is to deliver business solutions and infrastructure technologies leveraging best of class tools to modernize, streamline, secure, and improve operations in support of the agency’s mission.
Job Duties
To serve as a Systems Engineer for the agency's web platforms and technology services. Manages and coordinates technical activities and infrastructure needs with VITA and its infrastructure providers. Performs server, database, network, and security administration functions. Ensures the availability and performance of the agency's applications and technology tools. Develops detailed technical architecture design and solutions for new projects and enhancements. Provides expert technical support to agency.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of server, storage, networking, security to include certificates, encryption, Active Directory and database administration.
Extensive skills administering windows servers, SQL Server databases, load balancing, integration and data exchange technologies, Adobe ColdFusion, and .NET.
Skills in security monitoring and baselining tools, backup and recovery, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to identify and resolve complex and critical server, database, security or networking issues and to troubleshoot issues especially in the areas of SEC 530, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Git and SharePoint.
Experience managing and architecting infrastructure solutions to deliver highly available systems.
Experience serving as a technical lead in a large, complex IT environment.
Additional Considerations
Post-Secondary Education or equivalent professional experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering field preferred.
Familiarity with SEC 530, Azure DevOps, Git and SharePoint preferred.
This position has a hybrid schedule and must work at least 3 days/week in the office in downtown Richmond, VA.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may be required to work outside of business hours (evenings or weekends) on occasion to support business unit and agency demands.
Special Instructions
This position has a hybrid schedule and must work at least 3 days/week in the office in downtown Richmond, VA. Full-time remote work is not an option.
Applications are only accepted through the state jobs website and must be submitted by 11:55pmEST on the closing date for consideration. You will receive confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status for this position. Applicants requiring sponsorship for a work visa or a certifying employer for a STEM OPT extension need not apply. No faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
Department of Accounts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supports workplace diversity, and is certified as a Virginia Values Veterans employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of reference checks and a criminal background check.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 225-3038
Email: humanresources@doa.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
