Sr. Systems Engineer(GIS) (VA Profiles ONLY)

: Seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with

• Administer, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments (2008 2019), including Active Directory, Group Policies, and Firewall management.
• Perform server patching, upgrades, SSL certificate renewals, and system hardening to maintain secure and stable environments.
• Manage network configurations, including IP assignments, NAT rules, load balancing, and firewall policies to ensure optimal connectivity and uptime.
• Install, configure, and maintain ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and Workflow Manager Server across multiple versions (10.5.1 10.9.1+).
• Deploy and manage ArcGIS Web Adaptors and load-balanced ArcGIS environments with shared configuration stores.
• Administer ArcGIS License Manager and ensure consistent license availability for users and systems.
• Publish and deploy GIS map services and resources (MXD, SD, SDE, AGS, JTC files) while maintaining strict version control and documentation standards.
• Integrate ArcGIS components with IIS/Tomcat and troubleshoot interoperability issues between GIS servers, databases, and web applications.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• Proactively monitor system health and application performance using tools like SCCM, SCOM, Nagios, or similar monitoring platforms.
• Analyze system usage and load trends to forecast capacity needs and optimize resource utilization.
• Investigate and resolve performance bottlenecks, network connectivity issues, and software configuration conflicts.
• Automation & Scripting
• Develop and maintain scripts (Python, PowerShell, JSON) to automate administrative tasks, deployments, and monitoring workflows.
• Support and enhance existing automation frameworks and propose new solutions to improve efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including access control, patch management, and log monitoring.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members on systems and GIS-related issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support .NET and other enterprise applications integrated with GIS platforms.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Review and refine existing operational processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in planning and execution of system migrations, upgrades, and new technology integrations.
• Contribute to the long-term architecture and infrastructure strategy to support enterprise GIS growth.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours or weekend support when required.
• Maintain consistent support and responsiveness while working remotely or in hybrid settings.

• 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.
• 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.