AgencyState Bureau of Investigation
DivisionInformation , Support Services
Job Classification TitleApplications Systems Specialist II (NS)
Position Number60010627
GradeDT11
About UsThe State Bureau of Investigation's mission is to serve Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and District Attorneys as well as State and Federal partners, by investigating crimes and providing technical assistance in order to increase public safety for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. The SBI does so by conducting criminal investigations of allegations in areas of jurisdiction including narcotics, arson, election laws, misuse of state property, environmental crimes, human trafficking, child sexual abuse in day care centers, and threats made against public officials. The SBI provides support to local agencies related to computer crime investigations, use of force investigations, deaths in custody, crime scenes, financial crimes, missing and endangered persons, public corruption, cold cases, K9, special response team, bomb squad, and air wing. The SBI serves as North Carolina's repository of information on criminal history records, fingerprint identification, expungements, sex offender registry, and concealed handgun permits. The SBI manages the North Carolina Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAAC), which is the fusion center for the state of North Carolina, as well as the Behavioral Threat Assessment Unit, which assesses and manages threats of mass violence.
Description of WorkThe North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Application Engineer to join our Applications Team within the SBI Information Technology Section.
Primary purpose of position:
Build enterprise applications that support SBI operations, law enforcement, and the administration of criminal justice statewide. Work directly with business owners to define needs and independently deliver secure, reliable solutions from design through deployment.
Use AI-assisted software engineering and automation for research, development, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation, with accountability for the results. Partner with the Applications Architect to align solutions with enterprise architecture, integration, security, and data standards.
Own the full application lifecycle across on-premises and cloud environments, including operational support, continuous improvement, and the integration and modernization of established systems.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Work directly with business owners and stakeholders to understand workflows, define goals and requirements, assess options, and establish acceptance criteria. Translate business needs into technical designs and implementation plans, and coordinate user acceptance testing and adoption.
- Independently design, develop, configure, integrate, test, and deploy enterprise applications across presentation, service, integration, and data layers. Create new solutions and enhance existing applications using appropriate technologies in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Use AI-assisted engineering tools, including coding assistants and agent-based workflows, for research, implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation. Independently validate outputs for correctness, security, and maintainability, and apply agency requirements for data handling.
- Develop and support integrations and data exchanges with local, state, and federal partner systems. Assignments include the SBI's existing integration environment, including BizTalk, REST/SOAP web services, IBM MQ, and XML/XSD/XSLT, while evaluating appropriate paths to modernization.
- Coordinate architectural and integration decisions with the Applications Architect and other IT teams. Apply enterprise security, identity, data, and technology standards, conduct design and code reviews, and ensure solutions meet applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Plan and execute releases and platform updates using version control, automated testing, and deployment practices. Prepare estimates, assess dependencies and change impacts, and document deployment, validation, rollback, and operational procedures to support reliable delivery and shared coverage.
- Own ongoing application health and effectiveness through monitoring, performance tuning, incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Provide advanced operational support and on-call coverage, share technical knowledge, and implement enhancements that sustain security, reliability, and business value.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
- Participation in an on-call rotation and after-hours response for critical incidents and planned maintenance may be required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $91,600 - $136,000Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management also prefers:- Demonstrated experience independently delivering enterprise application solutions from stakeholder discovery through design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support, including direct work with business owners and sound technical judgment.
- Demonstrated experience using AI-assisted software engineering tools, including coding assistants and agent-based workflows, for research, development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and code analysis, with independent evaluation of outputs for correctness, security, and maintainability.
- Demonstrated experience developing and supporting multi-tier applications using C# and the .NET/.NET Framework platform, including administering and troubleshooting application hosting components such as IIS and Windows Services.
- Demonstrated experience designing and supporting relational database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, including data integration or reporting with SSIS, SSRS, or Power BI.
- Demonstrated experience developing and supporting enterprise integrations using REST and SOAP web services, message queues, and XML-based schemas and transformations. Experience with BizTalk, Azure Integration Services, Logic Apps, IBM MQ, or comparable platforms is preferred.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with Benefits.
Click here to see the Total Compensation CalculatorSelected candidates will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which includes: pre-employment polygraph examination; credit and arrest checks; interviews with associates, personal and business references; verification interviews of employers; verification of education achievement; medical examination; urinalysis drug screening; submission of fingerprints.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution, AND six years of progressive experience in business application, business intelligence, or enterprise application consulting or development;
OR
Associate degree in computer science, or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution, AND seven years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development;
OR
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma AND ten years of experience in business application, business intelligence, or enterprise application consulting or development;
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. SBI supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
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Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If you earned a foreign degree, you must attach your official evaluation for U.S. equivalency to your application to receive credit for your degree as foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency. If you do not attach, Human Resources cannot verify your degree equivalency to give you credit for salary qualification purposes. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website:
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Certified PositionsApplicants applying for positions certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division can find specific certification requirements here.
Per North Carolina General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Next Generation Identification (NGI) System and Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background (Rap Back) Service. This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Veteran's and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), SBI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SBI will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NC SBI that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION: N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
Human Resources
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
EEO StatementThe State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:Sharon Massey Sasser
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