VDOT Sr Systems Engineer

VDOT Sr. Systems Engineer
VENDOR MAXIMUM SUBMITTAL RATE $$$/hr.

*Local Richmond VA candidates required
*ALL interviews conducted ONSITE NO exceptions
*must be able to work ONSITE 3 days/week NO exceptions
*candidate must participate in oncall rotation 1 wk every 2 months


The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer with GIS experience.


The selected candidate will have:
Expertise working on Window Server 2008/2012/2016/2019 Active Directory Group Policies Firewall Configuration SSL Cert Renewal and Installation.
Proper understanding of networkingfirewallNAT rulesLoad Balancing and ip configuration concepts.
Considerable experience in systems administration functions with a focus on Server Administration
Expertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1 v10.8.1 10.9.1 and greater
Expertise with Portal for ArcGIS Server v10.5.1 v10.8.1 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web Adaptors
Expertise with Load Balanced ArcGIS Server products and Shared ConfigStores
Expertise with ArcGIS License Manager ArcGIS Desktop (ArcCatalog ArcMap etc )
Expertise in Publishing ArcGIS Map Documents (not composing them) Deploying MXD files SD files SDE files AGS files and JTC files
Some knowledge of Python JSON Browser Dev Tools is very helpful and Understand the relationship between IIS and Tomcat for ArcGIS Server
Extensive systems administration experience on the Windows Server platform with web/app server deployments and operations including IP HTTP HTTPS STP load balancing clustering firewall rules failover monitoring diagnostics and performance tuning etc.
Support in the areas of server and applications architecture systems integration and Internet/Intranet deployment for various .NET applications as well as work in other aspects to support many other VDOT applications.
Experience optimizing systems performance troubleshooting systems problems and analyzing usage and systems load issues of a highly technical nature.
Experience in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM/SCOM/NAGIOS/ETC)
Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions.
Perform installations of software (including server upgrades and patching) Monitor servers to maintain/ensure system uptime and availability.
Ability to take the lead on the most complex projects. Must display initiative ability to work independently and be able to use extensive independent judgment.

Professional Experience:
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Logical clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work seamlessly within a team as well as manage individual tasks.
Ability to react quickly to a fast paced rapidly changing environment
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Independently perform a variety of complicated tasks.
Work with a team of System Engineers.
Communicate clearly and effectively both speaking and in writing.
Review & refine existing processes to better align with agency/group priorities.
Review the existing procedures and propose execute and/or direct necessary changes.
Participate in oncall duties as necessary.
Be able to work fromhome and still provide expected level of support.
Be available to support after hours work as needed.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise with ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Workflow Manager Server v10.5.1 v10.8.1 10.9.1 and greaterRequired5YearsExpertise with Portal for ArcGIS Server v10.5.1 v10.8.1 10.9.1 and greater and Installing ArcGIS Web Adaptor and multiple Web AdaptorsRequired5YearsExpertise working on Window Server 2008/2012/2016/2019Required5YearsExpertise in the administration/configuration of monitoring tools(SCCM/SCOM)Required5YearsExpertise in different IIS manager and tomcat and Apache serverRequired5Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignmentQuestion2Please list candidates email address.Question3In what city/state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside Question4Does your candidate agree to interview onsite This is REQUIRED.Question5Does your candidate agree to work onsite 3 days every week This is REQUIRED. Question6Is this candidate willing to provide On Call Support 24/7/365 on a rotating basis This is REQUIRED. Question7How soon after an offer can your candidate start