Company Description A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

　　As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

　　What We Offer:

　　Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

　　Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

　　Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs

　　Benefits - We care about your well being

　　Job Description The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is responsible for the processing and treatment of drinking water, waste water, and storm water in the City of Philadelphia. PWD employs approximately 2200 people across 16 sites throughout the City.  

　　The Information Systems & Technology group (IS&T) in PWD is responsible for developing\maintaining applications, data center management, server\application virtualization, storage, backups, Active Directory, and other technologies. IS&T is seeking a Systems Engineer with a deep understanding of Windows operating systems, server and desktop computer hardware, COTS applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe, as well as network connectivity to support operations at a wastewater treatment facility. The position will be responsible for maintaining the IT infrastructure that supports the process control functions. This infrastructure includes VMware, Active Directory, McAfee antivirus, and Windows servers. In addition, the Systems Engineer will also support the workstations and laptops used to connect to applications like email and Microsoft Office.

　　Essential Functions

　　•    Management of computer and server operating systems

　　•    Deployment and maintenance desktop, laptops and servers

　　•    Management and maintenance of VMware server and database

　　•    Ensure security, performance, and analyze diagnostics on all Windows application platforms

　　•    Manage McAfee EPO server

　　•    Work with team members to successfully deploy third party and custom applications

　　•    Windows updates for servers and workstations  

　　•    Participate in 24X7 on-call rotation 

　　•    Other duties as required

　　Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　•    Knowledge of VMware

　　•    Configuring, testing, and implementing Windows servers.

　　•    Knowledge of network storage devices

　　•    Active Directory including group policy

　　•    Develop and improve operational procedures. 

　　•    Develop and maintain documentation.

　　•    Monitor availability and performance of all systems.

　　•    Provide level 3 systems troubleshooting & problem resolution

　　•    Knowledge of backup solutions

　　•    Other Duties as assigned

　　Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or above from a credited college or university in computer science or related field necessary.

　　                                                                               Or

　　Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Department of Technology and Human Resources.

　　                                                                               And

　　Minimum of 5 years’ technical experience designing and configuring highly available system solutions.

　　                                                                               And

　　Experience in the areas of solution engineering & design, asset management, change management, capacity planning, monitoring and alerting, system security, system upgrades, patch management, enterprise backup and recovery required.

　　Additional Information Salary Not to Exceed: $97,000

　　Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

　　Did you know?

　　We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universitiesWe offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependentsOur wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are available *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

　　Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 

　　The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr @phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx