Advanced System Engineer

Position Title: Advanced System Engineer

Location: Phoenix AZ (Onsite)

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Hours: 40 hours/week (Day Shift)

Projected Start Date: December 22 2025

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is seeking an Advanced System Engineer to design implement and maintain complex network cloud and security solutions. This role involves engineering and administering computer and network infrastructure including hardware servers virtual machines and storage systems while ensuring robust security and compliance.

• Implement cloud computing strategies and collaborate on project plans.
• Design and develop infrastructure diagrams and technical documentation.
• Build and install computer and network infrastructure (hardware servers VMs).
• Manage network access storage systems firewalls and security settings.
• Maintain and administer Active Directory Domain DNS DHCP and Windows servers.
• Support servers NAS lab networks and client workstations.
• Perform archival backups and troubleshoot NAS systems.
• Provide technical support for forensic workstations and hardware configurations.
• Ensure compliance with DPS and DFL standards for hardware/software installations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed network documentation and mapping.
• Ability to testify in court regarding server integrity and data security.

• Expert-level experience with:
  • Cisco (Catalyst) Hewlett-Packard (Aruba) Mellanox/Invidia (Cumulus/NVue) hardware and configurations.
  • Lenovo Unified Storage (Natapp FAS) solutions.
  • Network hardware/software architecture and Lenovo Think Systems storage.
• Active Directory Domain administration DNS/DHCP services.
• NAS maintenance and archival backup management.

• Familiarity with TrueNAS.
• Experience working with Certified Forensic Computer Examiners (CFCE).
• Strong documentation and network mapping skills.
• Antivirus software maintenance and updates.
• Ability to manage technical projects related to networks and security.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Local candidates only must be available for in-person interviews within one week of posting close date and able to start within two weeks of offer.
• Must pass security clearance.
• Flexible schedule including nights/weekends as needed.
• Eligible for full-time conversion (contract-to-hire).
• No visa sponsorship available.

Work Location:
16212 N. 28th Ave Suite 100
Phoenix AZ 85053 (Near Greenway Rd & I-17)