Senior Systems Engineer

Salary: $110,500.00 - $149,970.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary PT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 10595
Department: Office of Information Tech
Division: Server Administration
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Nature and Variety of Work
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.
Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.
The Prince George's County Office of Information Technology is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Systems Engineer , (Info Tech Engineer 4G ) grade G27 position, in the Server Administration Division .
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.

About the Agency

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides support for all of the agencies, departments, and branches of County government. The?OIT Service Desk?provides information technology support and maintenance services to Prince George's County personnel. The Office of Information Technology is wholly dedicated to aligning technology efforts to support the strategic goals of the County. OIT will provide leadership, expertise, and resources in the ideation, development, and deployment of innovative technologies and streamlined processes to improve government efficiency, business interaction, and citizen access to government information and services.

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.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
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, 2026Please 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 : Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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 preemployment 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.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

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If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
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Which of the following best describes your major?

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Business Administration
• Information Technology
• Public Administration
• Other
• N/A

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory role in an information technology engineering filed in which you manage/d staff/subordinates?

• I do not possess this experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year of experience.
• 2 years of experience.
• 3 years of experience.
• 4 years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience.

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If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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How many years of professional experience in an information technology engineering field do you possess?

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

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If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list/dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.
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Are you willing and able to participate 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.

• Yes
• No

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