Senior Project and Solutions Engineer at City of Commerce City – Commerce City, Colorado

Are you ready to apply your expertise in technology solutions to shape the future of Commerce City's critical operations and infrastructure? As a Senior Project and Solutions Engineer, you'll lead the design, implementation, and optimization of innovative technology solutions that support our city's diverse functions, including public safety, community development, and public works. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career, working on high-impact projects that drive efficiency, collaboration, and technological advancement across our city.

In this role, you'll serve as both a technical expert and a project manager, architecting and maintaining advanced IT solutions while collaborating with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will span from designing enterprise-level network and server infrastructures to managing cloud technologies, security systems, and Microsoft 365 administration. You'll also research emerging technologies, develop technical documentation, and implement IT service management best practices to ensure seamless operations and long-term success. If you thrive in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork, this is the position you have been waiting for.

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed regularly. This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community!

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and up to 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all our employees. If you want an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

A bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, Technology Management, or a related field and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience is required. Project management experience leading large- and small-scale projects required. CJIS certified or ability to obtain certification prior to employment.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• researching new technologies and providing recommendations on usage in the organization
• IT Service Management best practices including ITIL including Change Management
• project management (PMI PMBOK)
• cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure preferred)
• network engineering
• system engineering
• scripting and programming
• hypervisors and virtualization technologies (such as VMWare)
• Windows domain server roles such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NPS, Certificate Authority
• Microsoft 365 system administration
• IT Security.
• enterprise and department software solutions.
• industry-accepted security models, practices, and technologies.
• server and network infrastructure enterprise design models, practices and technologies.

Skill in:

• IT infrastructure, application, and computing domains
• providing technical training and producing technical documentation
• effectively researching, planning, scheduling, and implementing system upgrades and conversions to new technologies
• planning, managing and implementing technology projects.
• assessing user needs and analyzing and evaluating existing hardware systems for effectiveness and efficiency.
• performing detailed procedures while maintaining accuracy, quality and productivity.
• communication and presentation
• customer advocacy and customer relationship
• group facilitation, meditation, and conflict resolution
• organizing resources and establishing priorities

Ability to:

• ascertain project requirements from requests that may be general or limited in technical detail.
• work with a high degree of autonomy and minimal direction while effectively completing tasks and projects, providing regular feedback and communication.
• direct and coordinate IT, City, and third-party resources.
• apply creativity and innovation to solutions that meet customer needs and align with City and IT objectives.
• help build team cultures of cooperation, trust, collaboration, passion, ownership, and personal commitment to organizational objectives.
• handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• relate to diverse individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural background
• analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.

Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

This position is open until filled and is subject to close without notice.