System Engineer VBP

Job Summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a highly skilled System Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain the city’s enterprise infrastructure. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and scalability of systems that support critical municipal operations and public‑service delivery. The System Engineer will work closely with IT teams, vendors, and city departments to support infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and long‑term technology planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to supporting the city’s mission through resilient and secure technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Engineering & Administration
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise systems, servers, storage, and virtualization environments.
  • Manage system performance, capacity planning, and lifecycle management to ensure high availability.
  • Configure and support Windows/Linux servers, cloud services, and hybrid infrastructure components.
  • Maintain system monitoring, alerting, and performance‑optimization tools.
• Security, Compliance & Reliability
  • Implement and maintain security controls, patching, and hardening standards in alignment with city cybersecurity policies.
  • Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and business continuity operations.
  • Ensure systems comply with municipal, state, and federal security and data‑protection requirements.
  • Conduct vulnerability remediation and collaborate with cybersecurity teams on risk mitigation.
• System Integration & Technical Support
  • Integrate enterprise systems with applications, databases, and cloud platforms.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors.
  • Support automation initiatives, scripting, and configuration management to improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide Tier III technical support for escalated infrastructure issues.
• Project Delivery & Collaboration
  • Participate in planning and execution of infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Work with city departments to understand operational needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Prepare technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
  • Contribute to technology roadmaps and long‑term infrastructure strategy.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, OR 6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5+ years of experience in system engineering, infrastructure administration, or enterprise IT operations.
• Proficiency with Windows and/or Linux server environments, virtualization platforms, and system monitoring tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar) and hybrid infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security principles, and system integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in local government or public‑sector IT environments.
• Knowledge of municipal systems, public‑safety infrastructure, or enterprise platforms.
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Certifications such as Microsoft (Azure/Server), VMware, CompTIA (Security+, Network+), or similar.
• Experience supporting modernization, cloud migration, or large‑scale infrastructure upgrades.

Core Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Infrastructure Design & Optimization
• Communication & Collaboration
• Security Awareness & Risk Management
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement
• Public‑Service Orientation & Accountability

Work Environment

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time‑critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations. Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near‑peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost‑effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology‑driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products