Senior Systems Engineer: IT Security & Cloud Ops

Albemarle County Service Authority; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County Service Authority seeks a Systems Engineer to provide high level support for information systems, including servers, networks, and security. You will assist with design, monitoring, and implementation of IT security and act as a liaison with staff, agencies, and vendors.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related experience, strong TCP/IP, Windows, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 knowledge, plus project management and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years' experience in related field.
• Thorough knowledge in hardware and software systems and programs, network design and administration, system troubleshooting, cyber and physical security, and disaster recovery.
• Abilities in systems administration and system design.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of Microsoft platforms, including Windows desktop OS, Windows Server OS, Windows SQL Server and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to install, configure, and maintain computers, servers and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and support ACSA information systems with the IT Director.
• Maintain e-mail, Active Directory and backups for servers, Microsoft 365 and cloud applications; upgrade servers and phone systems as needed.
• Serve as project manager or provide direct support for technology-related projects.
• Provide security data management for LAN/WAN environments and monitor antivirus.
• Provide help desk support and install security updates.

Skills

Communication skills

TCP/IP networking

Cyber and physical security

Disaster recovery

System administration

Windows OS / Windows Server

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

SQL Server

Job description

Albemarle County Service Authority seeks a Systems Engineer to provide high level support for information systems, including servers, networks, and security. You will assist with design, monitoring, and implementation of IT security and act as a liaison with staff, agencies, and vendors.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related experience, strong TCP/IP, Windows, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 knowledge, plus project management and problem-solving skills.