Systems Engineer Senior

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Work type: Restricted Full-Time
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Information Technology

Title: Systems Engineer Senior

State Role Title: Information Tech Spec III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Richmond DSCR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position:

Responds to needs for diagnosis, testing, installation, repair, maintenance, resolution, and upgrade of application systems software statewide. Monitors the health and welfare of application systems on the network. Prepares and provides documentation of setup configuration, management solutions and technical development. To plan, develop and monitor backup and recovery operations in support of Windows, Database, and Application servers. Will also include the engineering and maintenance of the storage infrastructure associated with the IT-supported applications and databases.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must have a solid knowledge of Windows Server Software, Storage Configurations and VMWare, with demonstrated experience as an administrator;

Experience as a SharePoint administrator;

Verbal and written communication skills are required;

Demonstrated abilities to perform across multiple projects simultaneously and to analyze and resolve complex infrastructure issues are required;

Proven experience in systems administration within a Microsoft-based environment;

Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Microsoft 365;

Experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure;

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation;

Solid understanding of networking concepts and enterprise infrastructure;

Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly Hyper-V;

Experience with large-scale cloud migrations;

Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and management tools;

Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Azure, CompTIA, or similar) required;

Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record required;

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance required.

Additional Considerations

Additional experience with creating and managing AD Group policy objects and ACAS scanning a plus;

Prior military service and/or experience in a military setting preferred.

Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver's License for the duration of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: [email protected]

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.

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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