Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice

Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Office of Information Technology is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Info Tech Engineer 5G) grade G29 position, in the?Server Administration Division.

About The Position

This is a senior-level professional engineering position responsible for the independent administration, maintenance, and support of enterprise network and server infrastructure. The position performs complex technical work involving system availability, performance, security, and reliability in support of County operations. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the Division Manager and requires advanced technical judgment but does not include enterprise-wide governance authority or managerial responsibility.

Performance is evaluated in terms of technical adequacy, accuracy, and efficiency as evidenced by compliant and proper system and network functioning; and adherence to established timeframes.

About The Agency

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides support for all of the agencies, departments, and branches of County government. The OIT Service Desk provides information technology support and maintenance services to Prince George’s County personnel. The Office of Information Technology is wholly dedicated to aligning technology efforts to support the strategic goals of the County. OIT will provide leadership, expertise, and resources in the ideation, development, and deployment of innovative technologies and streamlined processes to improve government efficiency, business interaction, and citizen access to government information and services.

Examples of Work

• Performs operating system patching, version upgrades, and configuration changes in accordance with established change-management procedures.
• Provides senior-level support for network connectivity, authentication services, file services, and application servers.
• Supports enterprise backup, recovery, and data protection processes.
• Participates in on-call rotation to support after-hours operational needs.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and provides technical recommendations to management.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex hardware, software, and network performance issues.
• Monitors system logs, alerts, and performance metrics to identify potential failures
• Performs root-cause analysis and documents corrective actions.
• Utilizes monitoring tools to track system availability, capacity, and performance.
• Identifies trends and recommends adjustments to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Assists with capacity planning and performance tuning initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, or business or public administration, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in an information technology engineering field, in which at least two (2) years must have involved lead/supervisory duties.
• Must be willing to respond to service calls after normal business hours, when required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert.
• 4-5 years’ systems administration experience including Active Directory, Entra ID, and VMware.
• 4-5 years’ experience with Microsoft infrastructure components: DNS, DHCP, Certificates, etc.
• 4 years’ experience with Hybrid Exchange. Includes full lifecycle management.
• 4 years of automation experience with PowerShell or Python.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

March 30 - March 31, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

9201 Basil Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.