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Job Details
Title: Computer Systems Engineer, Sr. DSP01468
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of State Police
Location:North Chesterfield, Virginia
Agency Website:vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Computer Systems Engineer Senior in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will ensure the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) system provides maximum efficiency and availability; participate in the design and implementation of telecommunication networks for the Department that impact VCIN; develop requirements, identifies hardware, software, and telecommunications needs specific to VCIN; identify, diagnose, and correct system problems specific to VCIN; serve as technical liaison to users, vendors, and technical staff to provide for user needs, system enhancements, problem resolution, and integrity of VCIN; ensure the Hot Files system provides maximum efficiency and availability; identify hardware, software and telecommunications needs; identify diagnose and correct system problems; and provides technical support to users and staff to on user needs, enhancements, problem resolution and systems integrity. Monitors VCIN, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (Nlets), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and all remote law enforcement connections and maintains software.
About the Agency:
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of hardware and telecommunications systems management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and systems software; of application strategies, practices, technologies, technical compatibly and integrations, and systems; and of file system concepts and utilization of databases.
Skill in the operation of computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; and in analytic and problem-solving skills to develop sound, well-reasoned decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, identifies hardware, software, and telecommunications needs; to serve as technical liaison to users, vendors, and technical staff to provide for user needs, system enhancements, problem resolution, and integrity; to establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures; to troubleshoot hardware/software problems; to present information, proposals, and recommendations; to provide training and technical consultation services; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Agency management, contractors, government agencies, law enforcement, legal representatives, system users, vendors, and others, and successfully interact effectively in a team environment; and to multitask, and provide support in a 24/7 high-pressure work environment.
Experience with server hardware and operating systems required.
Experience working with databases to develop and implement technical solutions required.
Experience in software applications or other technical environments involving communication with all levels of technical and non-technical internal and external users, information technology staff, and management is required. Valid driver's license required.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 24, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at
The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: Negotiable and commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of State Police
Location:North Chesterfield, Virginia
Agency Website:vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Computer Systems Engineer Senior in our Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The successful candidate will ensure the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) system provides maximum efficiency and availability; participate in the design and implementation of telecommunication networks for the Department that impact VCIN; develop requirements, identifies hardware, software, and telecommunications needs specific to VCIN; identify, diagnose, and correct system problems specific to VCIN; serve as technical liaison to users, vendors, and technical staff to provide for user needs, system enhancements, problem resolution, and integrity of VCIN; ensure the Hot Files system provides maximum efficiency and availability; identify hardware, software and telecommunications needs; identify diagnose and correct system problems; and provides technical support to users and staff to on user needs, enhancements, problem resolution and systems integrity. Monitors VCIN, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (Nlets), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and all remote law enforcement connections and maintains software.
About the Agency:
We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!
VSP embraces inclusion and diversity in our workforce and in the protection of all people. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become a best-in-class state government agency. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our team.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of hardware and telecommunications systems management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and systems software; of application strategies, practices, technologies, technical compatibly and integrations, and systems; and of file system concepts and utilization of databases.
Skill in the operation of computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; and in analytic and problem-solving skills to develop sound, well-reasoned decisions, conclusions, and recommendations.
Demonstrated ability to develop requirements, identifies hardware, software, and telecommunications needs; to serve as technical liaison to users, vendors, and technical staff to provide for user needs, system enhancements, problem resolution, and integrity; to establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures; to troubleshoot hardware/software problems; to present information, proposals, and recommendations; to provide training and technical consultation services; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Agency management, contractors, government agencies, law enforcement, legal representatives, system users, vendors, and others, and successfully interact effectively in a team environment; and to multitask, and provide support in a 24/7 high-pressure work environment.
Experience with server hardware and operating systems required.
Experience working with databases to develop and implement technical solutions required.
Experience in software applications or other technical environments involving communication with all levels of technical and non-technical internal and external users, information technology staff, and management is required. Valid driver's license required.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on June 24, 2025. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at
The Department of State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend employment opportunities to qualified individuals on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
(V)alor (S)ervice (P)ride
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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