Systems Engineer

The City of Chesapeake Department of Information Technology is seeking a motivated and technically curious IT Systems Engineer I to join our IT Enterprise Operations Team.

In this role, you will help support, maintain, and enhance the City's private and public cloud environments and core data center infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced engineers on projects, operational support, troubleshooting, upgrades, and future expansion efforts that keep City services running smoothly.

This position reports to the Systems Engineering Team Lead and works closely with other IT teams across the department.

• Support and maintain the City's core computing environment, including private and public cloud infrastructure
• Assist with infrastructure projects, including planning, documentation, implementation, and migration activities
• Coordinate timelines and vendor installations to support successful project delivery
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization
• Serve as the first escalation point for Windows Server related troubleshooting for City IT staff
• Perform regular system updates and patching to maintain security and reliability
• Provide backup support to Endpoint Engineering for basic ticket resolution, software packaging, deployment, and troubleshooting

• VMware administration including vSphere, vCenter Server, Aria Automation, vSAN, NSX T, and NSX ALB
• Active Directory administration including user and group management, Group Policy Objects, and domain controllers

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, verbal, and technical writing skills
• A self‑starter who can manage deadline‑driven priorities
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Professional initiative, self‑direction, and a willingness to document and share knowledge
• Strong communication skills and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Passion for new technologies, attention to detail, and solid time management skills

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, learning continuously, and supporting systems that serve the public good. The City of Chesapeake offers meaningful work, a collaborative environment, and the chance to grow your technical career while making a real impact.

Apply today and help power the technology that supports our City.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.