Systems Engineer Senior (State Farm CC): Central Administration #01625

Title: Systems Engineer Senior (State Farm CC): Central Administration #01625

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $87,689 - $144,685

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is a member of the Office of Law Enforcement Services Unit. The primary objective of this position within the Information Technology Unit (ITU) is to deliver quality services through effective systems architecting and planning, project initiation, business analysis, requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems implementation, on-going maintenance and enhancement, effective problem identification and resolution, production service and support, and systems administration support tasks to ensure computer applications will assist the Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC) in achieving its day-to-day mission.

This position is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of all Office of Law Enforcement Services (OLES) crime lab developed and supported applications and systems. This includes software release, configuration management, server administration, and database administration duties. The incumbent participates in teams and maintains positive, professional relationships with colleagues and customers. The incumbent demonstrates initiative, timeliness, professional self-development, and strong oral and written communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with Software Development Life Cycle and release management best practices. Experience with industry best practices of the following domains: Windows Server operating system administration, Linux operating system administration, IIS or comparable web server administration, MS SQL Server or comparable database system administration, and ASP.NET application support. Installation and Configuration of Secure Server Systems, System Upgrades and Patch Management, Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity, Implement stringent security protocols aligned with law enforcement standards, including encryption, access controls, and audit logging. Continuously monitor server performance and security logs to detect and respond swiftly to any anomalies or potential cyber threats.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent training or experience.
Intermediate to expert level proficiency of the minimum requirements listed above. Experience with Crime Analysis systems.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth o