ITS Systems Engineer

This is a remote position.

ITS Systems Engineer

Location: Remote – Roaming between projects

In this role, you will serve as a technical expert, providing operational support, troubleshooting complex system issues, and ensuring the reliability of critical transportation technology platforms. If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with customers, and supporting mission-critical systems, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a primary technical resource for Traffic Management System support and customer issue resolution.
  
• Respond to support requests through the ticketing system and support hotline.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, communications, and network issues related to traffic management platforms and ITS devices.
  
• Configure and maintain Traffic Signals, PTZ Cameras, Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), traffic detectors, and other ITS technologies.
  
• Manage incidents according to client-specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely resolution.
  
• Train agency personnel on systems, products, and software features.
  
• Document system architecture, configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
  
• Support system backups, disaster recovery, and infrastructure maintenance.
  
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Software Engineers, QA teams, Database Administrators, and customer stakeholders.
  
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting 24/7 transportation operations.
  
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend technical solutions that enhance system performance and reliability.
  

Your Experience and Knowledge

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant technical experience.
  
• Experience supporting ITS technologies, traffic signals, traffic management systems, or related transportation technologies.
  
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments, networking concepts, and system administration.
  
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, communications, and network issues.
  
• Experience with VPNs, remote access tools, and database administration.
  
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
  
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Jasper Reports, Traffic Management Data Dictionary (TMDD), GraphQL, SOAP, or REST APIs.
  
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies, configuration management, and change control processes.
  
• Experience supporting complex, mission-critical environments operating 24x7x365.
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.