Systems Engineer II

Volusia Sheriff's Office

Systems Engineer II managing virtual infrastructure, servers, SANs, and datacenter operations for the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Designing resilient systems, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring IT staff.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeDaytona Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $69,697 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in VMware Horizon VDI and VMware vSphere administration, along with strong skills in systems and database administration. Capable of performing system analysis, performance tuning, and implementing high-availability solutions while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

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VMware Horizon VDI AdministrationVMware vSphere ESXi DesignSystem Analysis and Performance TuningBackup and Recovery ManagementProject Planning and Coordination

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Hard Skills

VMware Horizon VDIVMware vSphere ESXiPowerShellVBScriptWindows Server AdministrationLinux Server AdministrationDatabase AdministrationCloud-Based Computing SystemsSystem Security FrameworksPerformance Tuning

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationStress Management

Tools & Technologies

Hyper-VMicrosoft Active DirectorySANVSANNASGovQAERMSTraCSOnBaseNetwork Protocols

Industry Keywords

Florida Public Records LawDisaster RecoveryService Level AgreementsTechnical DocumentationOperational Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain VMware Horizon VDI, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, server, SAN, and database environments
Prepare technical analyses, recommendations, project plans, and cost projections for network, server, and SAN projects
Define and allocate disk storage for file and database systems on servers and SANs
Train operational staff and automate routine operational and maintenance tasks
Develop, document, and enhance system administration procedures and technical documentation
Design and implement high-availability hardware and software systems
Analyze user requirements, developer needs, and technical constraints
Integrate new technologies into the existing data center environment
Establish Service Level Agreements and communicate with customers regarding technical issues
Mentor and guide other Systems Engineers
Assist with strategic plans for growth and resiliency and identify required resources
Verify datacenter hardware and system integrity and availability
Determine root causes, coordinate issue resolution, and escalate to management when necessary
Monitor systems, tune performance, and optimize resource utilization
Perform backup operations and manage backup media inventory, storage, and security
Perform operating system updates, patches, configuration changes, hardware and software upgrades, and migrations
Perform system installation, recovery, and decommissioning operations on a 24x7x365 basis
Provide technical expertise to Information Technology staff and interface with vendor technical representatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, mathematics, or related field
Two (2) years of experience in systems or database administration
A comparable amount of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license
Skilled in VMware vSphere ESXi and VMware Horizon VDI design, implementation, and administration
Skilled in computer server environments, security, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, maintenance, and automation
Skilled in evaluating and recommending computer hardware and software
Skilled in project planning, coordination, and scheduling
Skilled in system analysis and performance tuning
Skilled in administering physical and virtual Windows, Linux, or Solaris servers
Skilled in identifying and resolving complex server and SAN platform problems
Skilled in installing, migrating, and administering cloud-based computing systems
Skilled in PowerShell and VBScript
Skilled in Microsoft Active Directory administration
Knowledge of networking, Hyper-V, authentication methods, server hardware, operating systems, databases, SAN, vSAN, NAS, LANs, IP addressing, network protocols, and system security frameworks
Knowledge of GovQA, ERMS, TraCS, and OnBase
Knowledge of Florida Public Records law and report redaction, destruction, and intake processes
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and Local ordinances
Must attend work regularly and consistently
Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based on operational needs
Must remain available during public emergencies or disasters
Physical requirements include manual dexterity, independent ambulation, extended sitting or standing, extended computer use, occasional bending, squatting, reaching, grasping, and lifting up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary of $69,696.59 annually
$1,340.31 weekly salary equivalent
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V