System Engineer

Title: System Engineer

State Role Title: Systems Engineer

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience, Up To $110,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Design, implement, and support enterprise-wide server infrastructure, including physical and virtual environments
• Manage and optimize operating systems and related applications
• Configure and maintain network infrastructure components and services
• Implement and maintain data backup, recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues to maintain high availability
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement security controls and address vulnerabilities
• Create and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical specifications
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve efficiency and capabilities
• Support the migration of appropriate workloads to cloud-based platforms

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems administration or engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server operating systems
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Master's degree in related technical field
• Professional certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, AWS, Azure)
• Experience working in government or public sector environments
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and migration strategies
• Experience with monitoring solutions and performance optimization

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us

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.