Systems Engineer

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

HAS THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Position Summary

Provides high level support for information systems, including computer, server, network, and telecommunications systems. Performs hardware and software evaluation, installation, maintenance and tuning. Assists with the design, monitoring, and implementation of IT security systems to protect the ACSA's information systems from cyber-attacks. Serves as departmental liaison with internal staff and external agencies and vendors on the implementation, integration, operation, maintenance, and control of complex computer operating systems.

Duties Include

• Working directly with Director of Information Technology in planning, design, and support of ACSA Information Systems, verifying systems performance and operations, managing and maintaining employee information;
• Maintaining e-mail, active directory and backup for servers, Microsoft 365 and other cloud applications, maintaining and upgrading servers and phone systems as needed;
• Serving as project manager or providing direct support as an active partner for technology-related projects;
• Provide security data management for the LAN/WAN environments;
• provides help desk support;
• Monitors antivirus software;
• Installs Microsoft Security updates.

Minimum 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 and familiarity with Microsoft platforms, including but not limited to Windows desktop OS, Windows Server OS, Windows SQL server and Microsoft 365;
• Ability to install, configure, and maintain computers, servers and associated applications and peripherals;
• Familiarity with mobile device technologies;
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Hiring Range $77,622 - $93,146

Position Open Until Filled

Come join a workforce dedicated to providing safe and reliable water to the citizens of Albemarle.

Equal Opportunity Employer