System Administrator

The Department of General Services (DGS) is hiring a System Administrator to support mission-critical infrastructure and ensure secure, stable application environments. If you're passionate about system integrations, powering technical infrastructure, and want to make a real impact in public service, then this role is for you.

Title: System Administrator - EG004

State Role Title:Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $82,500 - $88,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:Richmond, VA

Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking dedicated information systems professionals to join our Information Systems & Services (ISS) team. As a central administrative agency, DGS provides a variety of specialized services to government agencies, businesses and citizens, ensuring the effective operations of state government functions.

As a Systems Administrator your role will support critical infrastructure, resolve performance issues, and ensure secure, stable application environments. This role is key to maintaining business continuity and advancing DGS's mission through reliable technology support.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administering and supporting server, application, and desktop environments across development, test, and production.
• Assisting with configuration, upgrade, and patching of server and software components, including third-party applications.
• Supporting system integrations, performance tuning, and issue resolution across application layers.
• Collaborating with teams on new application builds, change implementations, and system documentation.
  
• Administering web servers (e.g., IIS), certificates (SSL, x509), and related frameworks.
  
• Creating and maintaining scripts to automate tasks and support server operations.
  
• Participating in disaster recovery planning and execution, including server and infrastructure restoration.
• Providing responsive technical support and communicating effectively with stakeholders during urgent or off-hour events.

We've got great benefits

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) upon completion of an approved telework agreement and satisfactory performance period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving performance and interoperability problems between system and application components, as well as application configuration issues
• Experience in the installation and validation of upgrade and patching of software and hardware components, including 3rd party vendor applications
• Experience in shell scripting
• Experience supporting SQL, Oracle, RHEL
• Documented practical experience in change management implementation and administration
• Thorough knowledge of server and desktop operating systems, including Windows Server 2016 and up, Windows 10 and up.
• Solid understanding of networking and protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, POP3, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to execute IT disaster recovery plans and solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a multi-functional team in situations with changing priorities.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of MS SQL Server troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of AWS and CBTI
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, butthis position may be closed at any time after December 4, 2025.Please refer to the "Your Application" page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability
documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letteror by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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