IT Analyst VBP

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Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite or Hybrid depending on department policy).

Job Summary: 
 
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a knowledgeable and customer‑focused IT Analyst to support the planning, maintenance, and optimization of technology solutions that enable efficient city operations and high‑quality public services. This role provides technical expertise, system support, and analytical insight to ensure city departments can effectively use technology to meet operational and community needs.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in a public‑service environment, communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders, and is committed to supporting the city’s mission through reliable and innovative IT solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for city systems, applications, and end‑user technologies.
• Analyze system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend enhancements aligned with city standards.
• Assist with the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of hardware, software, and enterprise applications.
• Support system upgrades, patches, and integrations in coordination with IT teams and vendors.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and technical workflows in accordance with city guidelines.
• Monitor system availability, security, and performance to ensure reliable service delivery.
• Collaborate with city departments to understand operational needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and information management tasks.
• Participate in IT projects, including planning, testing, implementation, and user training.
• Ensure compliance with municipal policies, cybersecurity standards, and state regulations

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; OR 4 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2–5+ years of experience in IT support, systems administration, or technical analysis.
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, networking fundamentals, and enterprise applications.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting end users.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with IT service management principles and ticketing systems.
• Commitment to customer service and public‑sector values.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in local government or public‑sector IT environments.
• Knowledge of municipal systems such as ERP platforms, permitting systems, asset management tools, or public safety applications.
• Experience with Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, virtualization, or cybersecurity tools.
• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL, Microsoft, or similar.
• Experience supporting modernization, cloud migration, or digital transformation initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Customer Service and Public‑Service Orientation
• Communication and Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement
• Ethical Conduct and Accountability

Physical Demands or Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
   

About ZelTech:

 Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations. 

Our Mission:

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives. 

Our Workforce:

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters. 

Benefits:
 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment 
• Educational assistance and special training programs 
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life) 
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave 
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products 

Equal Opportunities: 

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.