Systems Engineer

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Systems Engineer

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Division

IT TECH SUPPORT

Requisition Number

Number of hours worked per week

40+

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday-8 am – 5 pm

Alpha Status: This position has been designated as Alpha requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required to meet operational needs. Rotating on-call requirement.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE16

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$69,737-$93,000; Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Job Description

The City of Chesapeake Department of Information Technology is seeking a motivated and technically curious IT Systems Engineer I to join our IT Enterprise Operations Team. This role is a great opportunity for an emerging systems engineer who is eager to grow, collaborate, and help support the City's critical technology infrastructure. Think solid engineering fundamentals, room to learn, and systems that actually matter to a community.

As part of the Systems Engineering Team, you will help support, maintain, and enhance the City's private and public cloud environments and core data center infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects, operational support, troubleshooting, upgrades, and future expansion efforts that keep City services running smoothly.

This position reports to the Systems Engineering Team Lead and works closely with other IT teams across the department. If you enjoy solving problems, documenting solutions, and being part of a team that values best practices and innovation, this role may be a great fit.

What You Will Do

• Support and maintain the City's core computing environment, including private and public cloud infrastructure
• Assist with infrastructure projects, including planning, documentation, implementation, and migration activities
• Coordinate timelines and vendor installations to support successful project delivery
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization
• Serve as the first escalation point for Windows Server related troubleshooting for City IT staff
• Perform regular system updates and patching to maintain security and reliability
• Provide backup support to Endpoint Engineering for basic ticket resolution, software packaging, deployment, and troubleshooting

Technical Focus Areas

• VMware administration including vSphere, vCenter Server, Aria Automation, vSAN, NSX T, and NSX ALB
• Active Directory administration including user and group management, Group Policy Objects, and domain controllers

What We Are Looking For

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, verbal, and technical writing skills
• A self starter who can manage deadline driven priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Professional initiative, self direction, and a willingness to document and share knowledge
• Strong communication skills and creative problem solving abilities
• Passion for new technologies, attention to detail, and solid time management skills

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands on, learning continuously, and supporting systems that serve the public good. The City of Chesapeake offers meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and the chance to grow your technical career while making a real impact.

Apply today and help power the technology that supports our City.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a associate's degree in computer science, information systems, Audio Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in audio/visual engineering and supporting Teams Rooms and Extron equipment (or equivalent).

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in systems administration, with a focus on VMware, Active Directory, and Windows Server (or equivalent).
• Basic understanding of end-point management and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues and external partners to achieve common goals.
• High level of attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with IT Service Management Systems (Service Now)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Experience with scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell.
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Familiarity with public and private cloud platforms, such as AWS and VMware Cloud Foundations.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.
• Understanding of network and storage concepts.
• Load balancing concepts
• Incident, Problem, and Change Management experience.
• Experience supporting public sector Information Technology

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

12/16/2025

Job Close Date

01/04/2026

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Apply NOW

Candidates must be U.S. citizen, possess a U.S. Work Permit, or have Permanent Residency.

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 Chesapeake Information Technology staff and contractors must receive a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) criminal background clearance 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 Chesapeake. 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.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Fine Dexterity

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

N = Never

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Laptop/Desktop, printers, copiers, telephone, general office equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

None

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

N = Never

Extreme Temperatures

N = Never

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

The position is the primary on all task assigned.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4