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.  

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The Systems Engineer III will manage the City’s network which includes cloud networking and leading a team of network engineers.  The candidate will work with various members of the Infrastructure and Operations, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Architect teams to outline strategy, implementation, and daily operations of the network. Some key responsibilities for this role include performing network assessments, developing network architecture, providing network design and protocols, and documenting compliance and governance documentation related to best practices for the City of Virginia Beach network.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage a team that has day to day support of the network
• Development and maintenance of network architecture
• Work with Enterprise Architecture Team on overall roadmap for the network
• Oversee daily operations related to:
  • Physical and virtual network connections to the data center
  • Network monitoring and analysis
  • Design, engineer, and implement MPLS, optical equipment and services
  • Management of MPLS and optical fiber networks
  • Implementation, installation, and maintenance of City networks and firewalls
  • Work closely with the cloud fusion team for further modernization of the cloud
  • Ability to utilize orchestration platforms to automate the deployment/maintenance of cloud solutions

Additional Skillsets:

• 6 or more years of engineering, network engineering, or related work experience
• Strong technical background, CCNA/CCNP certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms, cloud networking architecture, firewalls and security
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to translate and build technical requirements into systems architecture
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, management information systems, business, or closely related field
   

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 minimum ten (10) years US Residency requirements. 

Teleworking Statement:  Virginia or North Carolina residency required. This position offers remote / flexible hybrid work arrangements within the Virginia and North Carolina surrounding areas. The City offers a generous and competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.

This position is posted until filled and application will be reviewed ongoing.