System Engineer
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/13/25Application Deadline
06/15/25Pay Range
$62000 - $108000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Enterprise TechnologyAbout the Position
As a Systems Engineer on the Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services (CIPS) team you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining the Countys enterprise infrastructure including virtualized systems storage and hybrid cloud services. You will help ensure the performance availability and security of the infrastructure that powers critical services for our residents.
This is a hands-on engineering role that will involve building configuring and troubleshooting systems in both on-premises datacenter environments and public cloud platforms. Youll contribute to the development and automation of infrastructure services support modernization initiatives and work closely with senior engineers architects and cybersecurity professionals to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence.
If youre a systems thinker with strong problem-solving skills who enjoys working across technologiesfrom virtual machines and enterprise storage to cloud-based servicesthis is the role and team for you!
About Us
Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit Look no further than Maricopa Countys Enterprise Technology & Innovation!
We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of hands-on experience administering configuring and supporting server storage or virtualization systems in an enterprise IT environment
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or closely related field
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience managing Windows and/or Linux servers including basic patching system monitoring and performance troubleshooting
Experience with hybrid or public cloud environments (e.g. Microsoft Azure or AWS) including basic tasks such as creating virtual machines or configuring storage services
Experience supporting infrastructure tasks aligned with identity and access management networking or security best practices in a secure environment
Experience with basic scripting or task automation using tools such as PowerShell Bash or Python
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere Microsoft Hyper-V or equivalent including VM provisioning and resource allocation
Experience supporting data protection processes with an understanding of enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and backup technologies
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts or tools (e.g. Terraform Ansible or ARM/Bicep)
Job Contributions
Support the deployment configuration and ongoing maintenance of on-premises and cloud infrastructure systems including virtual machines storage backup and directory services.
Assist with the monitoring troubleshooting and resolution of systems-related issues ensuring service availability and performance within operational SLAs.
Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to execute infrastructure projects and upgrades including participation in planning testing and implementation.
Document systems configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides to support consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.
Participate in change management processes ensuring updates and modifications follow established standards and minimize service disruption.
Contribute to the administration of virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware Hyper-V) and assist with provisioning decommissioning and resource optimization of compute environments.
Support cloud infrastructure activities such as VM creation resource tagging and basic configuration of services in platforms like Azure or AWS.
Help maintain and verify backup and recovery processes ensuring data integrity and compliance with disaster recovery objectives.
Assist with applying security controls system updates and hardening configurations under the guidance of cybersecurity and senior engineering teams.
Participate in on-call rotation and operational support activities including routine maintenance system patching and incident response.
Working Conditions
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
