Sr. Systems Engineer

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with GIS experience.

The selected candidate will have :

• Expertise working on Window Server 2008 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019 - Active Directory - Group Policies, Firewall Configuration, SSL Cert Renewal and Installation.
• Proper understanding of networking,firewall,NAT rules,Load Balancing and ip configuration concepts.
• Considerable experience in systems administration functions with a focus on Server Administration
• Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater
• Expertise with "Portal for ArcGIS" Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors
• Expertise with Load Balanced ArcGIS Server products and "Shared Config-Stores"
• Expertise with ArcGIS License Manager, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, etc…)
• Expertise in Publishing ArcGIS Map Documents (not composing them), Deploying MXD files, SD files, SDE files, AGS files and JTC files
• Some knowledge of Python, JSON, Browser "Dev Tools" is very helpful and Understand the relationship between IIS and Tomcat for ArcGIS Server
• Extensive systems administration experience on the Windows Server platform, with web / app server deployments and operations including IP, HTTP, HTTPS, STP, load balancing, clustering, firewall rules, failover, monitoring, diagnostics, and performance tuning, etc.
• Support in the areas of server and applications architecture, systems integration, and Internet / Intranet deployment for various .NET applications, as well as work in other aspects to support many other VDOT applications.
• Experience optimizing systems performance, troubleshooting systems problems, and analyzing usage and systems load issues of a highly technical nature.
• Experience in the administration / configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM / SCOM / NAGIOS / ETC)
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions.
• Perform installations of software (including server upgrades and patching) ,Monitor servers to maintain / ensure system uptime and availability.
• Ability to take the lead on the most complex projects. Must display initiative, ability to work independently and be able to use extensive independent judgment.

Professional Experience :

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Logical, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks.
• Ability to react quickly to a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
• Work with a team of System Engineers.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both speaking and in writing.
• Review & refine existing processes to better align with agency / group priorities.
• Review the existing procedures and propose, execute, and / or direct necessary changes.
• Participate in on-call duties as necessary.
• Be able to work–from-home and still provide expected level of support.
• Be available to support after hours work as needed.

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater

Required

Years

Expertise with "Portal for ArcGIS" Server v10.5.1, v10.8.1, 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors

Required

Years

Expertise working on Window Server 2008 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019

Required

Years

Expertise in the administration / configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM / SCOM)

Required

Years

Expertise in different IIS manager and tomcat and Apache server

Required

Years

Question 1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3

In what city / state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?

Question 4

Does your candidate agree to interview onsite ? This is REQUIRED.

Question 5

Does your candidate agree to work onsite 3 days every week? This is REQUIRED.

Question 6

Is this candidate willing to provide On Call Support 24 / 7 / 365 on a rotating basis? This is REQUIRED.

Question 7

How soon after an offer can your candidate start?