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Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $75.00/hr
Job Title Systems Engineer
Role Overview Join a mission-driven public-sector technology organization supporting a diverse community of more than 200,000 residents. This team maintains the core infrastructure behind essential services, public safety operations, and ongoing digital modernization efforts. As a Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑grade server, virtualization, and storage systems that ensure reliability, security, and continuity for high‑impact citywide services. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership across infrastructure architecture, long‑term planning, and complex multi‑site initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments and enterprise virtualization platforms
Administer Active Directory at an expert level, including GPO design, cleanup, replication, and restructuring
Oversee full lifecycle of physical and virtual servers using VMware and related tooling
Manage NAS/SAN storage systems including data integrity, expansion planning, and performance tuning
Redesign and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for long‑term resilience
Develop and maintain PowerShell automations for system optimization and repeatable operations
Lead OS and application patching workflows including compliance reporting
Manage certificate issuance, renewals, and security‑related updates
Implement and tune system monitoring platforms for availability, performance, and alerting
Serve as Tier 3 escalation for infrastructure‑level issues
Present updates, proposals, and project progress to technical leadership
Support ongoing modernization initiatives including Linux updates, virtualization improvements, and backup strategy redesign
Education & Qualifications
Expert‑level Active Directory experience including architecture, design, GPO creation, and remediation
Deep experience with Windows Server and enterprise virtualization (VMware required)
Strong hands‑on background with physical servers, storage systems, and lifecycle planning
Demonstrated success leading infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders
Proven experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation
Experience with SAN/NAS systems and storage networking protocols
Strong understanding of OS and application patching strategies
Solid communication skills with ability to present recommendations to leadership
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work styles in a dynamic environment
Experience with Linux administration (system updates, patching, scripting)
Ability to work onsite 5x/week
Preferred Experience
Background with MFA or identity‑related security integrations
Horizon/VDI support or deployment experience
SFTP/FTP secure file transfer tools
IIS or Apache web server administration
Exposure to hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
Experience designing high‑availability storage or server architectures
Why Us
Competitive pay – $40‑75/hr DOE
Impactful work supporting technology systems used across a broad and diverse public community
Broad exposure to enterprise infrastructure across networking, storage, security, and applications
A highly collaborative environment with ongoing modernization initiatives
Stable public‑sector employer with strong long‑term career potential
Comprehensive benefits including pension, 9/80 schedule, low‑cost healthcare, generous PTO, annual performance bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more
Supportive leadership committed to digital transformation and continuous improvement
Benefits And Perks
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
~4 weeks PTO plus holidays and administrative leave
Robust healthcare allowance with minimal out‑of‑pocket costs
Pension plan participation plus additional retirement contributions
Annual performance bonus and COLA increases
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
Life insurance and other public‑sector perks
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet
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Base Pay Range $40.00/hr - $75.00/hr
Job Title Systems Engineer
Role Overview Join a mission-driven public-sector technology organization supporting a diverse community of more than 200,000 residents. This team maintains the core infrastructure behind essential services, public safety operations, and ongoing digital modernization efforts. As a Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑grade server, virtualization, and storage systems that ensure reliability, security, and continuity for high‑impact citywide services. This is a hands‑on role with real ownership across infrastructure architecture, long‑term planning, and complex multi‑site initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments and enterprise virtualization platforms
Administer Active Directory at an expert level, including GPO design, cleanup, replication, and restructuring
Oversee full lifecycle of physical and virtual servers using VMware and related tooling
Manage NAS/SAN storage systems including data integrity, expansion planning, and performance tuning
Redesign and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies for long‑term resilience
Develop and maintain PowerShell automations for system optimization and repeatable operations
Lead OS and application patching workflows including compliance reporting
Manage certificate issuance, renewals, and security‑related updates
Implement and tune system monitoring platforms for availability, performance, and alerting
Serve as Tier 3 escalation for infrastructure‑level issues
Present updates, proposals, and project progress to technical leadership
Support ongoing modernization initiatives including Linux updates, virtualization improvements, and backup strategy redesign
Education & Qualifications
Expert‑level Active Directory experience including architecture, design, GPO creation, and remediation
Deep experience with Windows Server and enterprise virtualization (VMware required)
Strong hands‑on background with physical servers, storage systems, and lifecycle planning
Demonstrated success leading infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders
Proven experience with enterprise backup and recovery solutions
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation
Experience with SAN/NAS systems and storage networking protocols
Strong understanding of OS and application patching strategies
Solid communication skills with ability to present recommendations to leadership
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work styles in a dynamic environment
Experience with Linux administration (system updates, patching, scripting)
Ability to work onsite 5x/week
Preferred Experience
Background with MFA or identity‑related security integrations
Horizon/VDI support or deployment experience
SFTP/FTP secure file transfer tools
IIS or Apache web server administration
Exposure to hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
Experience designing high‑availability storage or server architectures
Why Us
Competitive pay – $40‑75/hr DOE
Impactful work supporting technology systems used across a broad and diverse public community
Broad exposure to enterprise infrastructure across networking, storage, security, and applications
A highly collaborative environment with ongoing modernization initiatives
Stable public‑sector employer with strong long‑term career potential
Comprehensive benefits including pension, 9/80 schedule, low‑cost healthcare, generous PTO, annual performance bonus, tuition reimbursement, and more
Supportive leadership committed to digital transformation and continuous improvement
Benefits And Perks
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
~4 weeks PTO plus holidays and administrative leave
Robust healthcare allowance with minimal out‑of‑pocket costs
Pension plan participation plus additional retirement contributions
Annual performance bonus and COLA increases
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
Life insurance and other public‑sector perks
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future. This position does not offer sponsorship.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet
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