Senior Systems Engineer

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. About the Position This is advanced professional and technical engineering work involving researching, planning, implementing, and maintaining computer operating systems including upgrades and monitoring system performance; enterprise back‑office and messaging platform cloud; middleware; electronic storage and back‑up systems in a variety of environments; leads and coordinates the implementation of new systems or systems enhancements collaborating with applications developers and solution providers; supports projects that include integration of products; provides level 2 IT Service desk support; and performs related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher‑level technology engineer and manager, and evaluated in terms of technical adequacy, accuracy, and efficiency as evidenced by compliance and proper system and network functioning; adherence to established timeframes; and compliance with cyber‑security requirements. Examples of Work Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for managing complex IT systems and overseeing contracted IT analysts and engineers by planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and assigning work, while ensuring systems are properly maintained, enhanced, and updated within established lifecycle timelines, including prior to SLA expiration and/or end‑of‑life. Administers and maintains Windows Server environments including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services; manages domain trusts, and OU structures. Manages VMware vSphere/vCenter infrastructure including ESXi host configuration, VM lifecycle management, vSAN, vMotion, DRS, HA clustering, and capacity planning; performs hypervisor patching and upgrades. Administers Microsoft 365 tenant including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Intune/Endpoint Manager, and Azure AD (Entra ID); manages licensing, and conditional access policies. Monitors computer operating environments and back‑up to ensure sufficient computer resources are available to sustain optimal systems performance. Monitors and revises enhancements, modifications, and operational needs of system software to ensure they meet user needs and requirements. Monitors and tests performance of applications, foreseeing potential bottlenecks and identifying possible solutions. Consistently and successfully provide 2nd level technical support for developers, architects and engineers. Enforces data security and compliance controls in M365 using Microsoft Purview (Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Compliance Management) to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Assures compliance with established data protection policies and standards. Establishes and maintains 100% backups for all production servers and storage devices using county designated backup tools. Monitors and troubleshoots any backup failures daily; and tracks changes and identifies changes that result in problems. Analyzes trends and evaluates attainment of change management objectives, assures changes are made according to established procedures. Documents Azure migration runbooks, cloud architecture diagrams, and hybrid infrastructure configurations; maintains up‑to‑date records of Azure resource groups, subscriptions, tagging policies, and cost management. Maintains the confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive County information, and technology systems in accordance with applicable County policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements. Promptly reports potential security incidents, risks, or policy violations and supports efforts to safeguard County technology assets and operational systems. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, business or public administration, or a closely related field. At least three (3) years professional experience in an information technology engineering field, in which at least one (1) year must have involved lead/supervisory duties. Must be willing to respond to service calls after normal business hours, when required. Must have a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. 3‑4 years’ systems administration experience including Active Directory, Entra ID, and VMware. 3‑4 years’ experience with Microsoft infrastructure components: DNS, DHCP, Certificates, etc. 3 years’ experience with Hybrid Exchange. Includes full lifecycle management. 3 years of automation experience with PowerShell or Python. EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional Information Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: June 29‑30, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: 9201 Basil Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Conditions of Employment Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties. Successfully pass pre‑employment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non‑standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

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Eligibility to Work Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I‑9 is completed. For information on E‑Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E‑Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E‑Verify. Equal Opportunity / Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prince George's County, Maryland