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Systems Administrator at Middle River Regional Jail | Staunton
Posted: December 2019

REQUIREMENTS

  • An associate degree or better in Computer Science, Information Technology/Management, Engineering or a related field.
  • Five years of related work experience, of which at least three years must have been in an administrative or management capacity in an Information Technology setting.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Satisfactory completion of all requirements established by the Middle River Regional Jail within 1 year of date of employment.
  • Understanding of operations within secured physical environment.
  • Work experience may substitute for education.
  • Successful completion of a criminal records check.
  • Internal candidates must meet qualifications outlined in MRRJ Policy 1.14.

Basic Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of applicable best practices in data and backup management, network administration, and cyber-security. Ability to manage multiple staff, projects, and services simultaneously. Management and production of a budget. Knowledge in planning/evaluating programs and services; in providing the necessary coordination among divisions and units.  Ability to analyze difficult problems/ situations and take an effective course of action; to handle crisis situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, and good judgment; ability to deal firmly and courteously with staff, inmates, and public. Ability to analyze complex and diverse data. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is an administrative and supervisory position involving the management of information technology resources and personnel at the Jail. The Systems Administrator is responsible for directing and supervising staff assigned, the core network functions of the Jail networks, and oversight of security network operations at the facility. Establishment of good relationships with the jail staff, inmates, and public is essential. The incumbent has wide latitude for independent judgment in making decisions subject to the Standard Operating Procedures and Executive Orders of the Jail and all applicable laws and standards. Work requires considerable initiative and responsibilities in management of financial activities, planning, budgeting, directing, coordinating, analysis, and development and implementation of numerous Information Technology activities. Under the direction of the Superintendent or designee, the incumbent is responsible for directing and supervising staff, subordinate Officers and civilian personnel assigned.  The incumbent has wide latitude of independent judgment in making decisions subject to the general orders of the Jail and all applicable laws.

Full details can be found at: https://www.middleriverregionaljail.org/it-sysadmin-position. External applicants must download and submit an application that is available at www.middleriverregionajail.org by Friday, January 3, 2020. Send application to:

Middle River Regional Jail
Attn: Tina Reed
P.O. Box 2744
Staunton, VA 24402

Systems Analyst/Developer at Augusta County Service Authority | Verona
Posted: December 2019

Augusta County Service Authority is seeking a non-exempt full-time Systems Analyst/Developer I or II. Systems Analyst/Developer participates in information services program development and management in coordination with department directors and supervisors; prepares and maintains systems, records, and files. This position will perform scripting/programming in SQL, SQL Report Builder, ASP/VBScript, PHP, C#, and AS/400 environments. Provide analytical support as needed, provide database integration support between various software applications, package software applications for network deployment, maintain software update/patch appliance, maintain hardware and update firmware on various systems as needed, and provide web design and maintenance for ACSA. Additional responsibilities include overseeing setup and deployment of mobile devices, copying and scanning equipment maintenance, investigate and resolve script, report, and software application issues. Troubleshoot problems with hardware, software, network, remote access connectivity, and related communication systems.

Analyst/Developer I must possess an Associate Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or any combination of relevant education and experience in these fields. Analyst/Developer II must possess a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related field; prefer (2) years previous experience and/or training in relevant information technology and/or computer operations.

An application with resume can be submitted on our website at www.acsawater.com. A detailed job description is available for review online. Employment applications are available at Augusta County Service Authority Administration & Engineering Office located at 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, VA. Benefits include, health, dental, life insurance, voluntary benefits, vacation pay, holiday pay, and Virginia Retirement System. Monday -Friday work schedule. Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting is open until filled.


UX Designer at Sproutly | New Market
Posted: August 2019

We are looking for someone who can work closely with our clients to understand their product needs, and interface with our engineers about what they are trying to accomplish technically. This individual must be strong in UX design skills and be able to address new concepts and needs of our clients through technically viable, compelling, and easy to use concepts. This will include designing UX’s, creating mockups, wireframes, and using whatever means necessary (Videos, prototypes, storyboarding, etc) to describe the user experience that the engineer is to create. This person must be able to communicate and collaborate well with clients and coworkers, and bring a great deal of creativity and innovation to their work.

Required Skills and Attributes

  • Experience designing digital deliverables in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry-standard software (such as Sketch)
  • Ability to use strong creative and innovative approaches when faced with challenges outside the norm
  • Patient, persistent, and welcoming of critical feedback
  • High attention to detail
  • A self-starter that works well to deadlines
  • A good fit for our company culture that values strong interpersonal skills along with personal and professional growth

Nice “to-haves”

  • Above average knowledge of front-end development languages
  • Previous agency experience
  • Experience working with WordPress
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a thoughtful approach and established UI/UX skills
  • Interest in new technology and human psychology
  • Experience with photography & videography
Please send resume & cover letter to info@sproutly.io. More info at https://sproutly.io/jobs.

Tier III Network Engineer at Vision Technology Group | Harrisonburg
Posted: April 2019

Vision Technology Group is looking for a Network Technician to help build out, maintain, and troubleshoot our customers rapidly expanding infrastructures.  You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance and security. Qualified Network Technicians will have a background in IT, computer systems engineering, or systems engineering and analysis. Above all the technician must be able to interact with customers in a caring non-confrontational manner.

See full details for this position (pdf)

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Frank at fcox@vtg.biz

Full Stack Developer (with front end web development focus) at Budget Referee | Harrisonburg
Posted: November 2018

“This position is programming, rather than graphic design. I am a non-technical founder and we have been working on software for household budgeting.  I have just moved to the Harrisonburg, VA area and am searching for the right local resource.  We have the software @ 85% developed through work over the past 10 months. We have focused on vertical integration and now need the right person who is full stack with a focus on UI.  We are currently in Alpha testing and need your expertise for a long-term relationship through testing, launch and continuous as product development. As a fledgling start-up, we would much prefer to find someone who is potentially open to either sweat-equity or deferred compensation.

To be a close match, this full stack developer would have done a lot of front end web development using html/css, JavaScript and jQuery with Angular, PHP, MySQL and XML.  Helpful if you used the Zurb Foundation responsive front-end framework (https://foundation.zurb.com/) as well as Bootstrap.  You’ll need to be able to write server side code with MVC as well as PDO for the database interface. Able to use Word Press templates and stylize to our preferences. As I am a non-technical founder, it is important that you can be a “fast listener” and add refinements that I am sure to miss. Strong “live data” API experience and able to troubleshoot and consult in all full stack areas.  You’ll be called on to merge front end code to make seamless related pages.  You should be familiar with dealing with conflicts of all types.”

— David Rosenberg

To apply for this position, please contact David at David@BudgetReferee.com

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