System Administrator
System Administrator
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$ 87000 - 90000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
05/13/25Division:
Business Innovation & Technology DivisionManagement Level:
Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The System Administrator is responsible for performing hardware server setup. Install and configure the operating system new releases upgrades and security. Monitor and maintain computer systems. Determine the proper configurations for systems. Test programs to ensure efficiency. Maintain the protection of data. Configure user directories. Execute backup processes for data systems. Identify necessary equipment purchases. Configure system resources. Provide high level of support directly to customer base to resolve their individual group department or enterprise with solutions. Support basic functions of virtual infrastructure and blade server.
SCHEDULE:
This position will be provided with a flexible work schedule. Work environment is hybrid with the majority of work being performed remotely.
COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $87000$90000 USD Annually
Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.
BENEFITS:
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more. For more information click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Maintain the daytoday operations of servers hardware operating systems security and data protection. Develop and implement new and follow existing maintenance processes and procedures. Identify any issues or problems and resolve them.
Under general supervision research develop test and implement technologies of software and hardware. Perform intermediate hardware server setup. Install and configure the operating system new releases and upgrades. Determine impacts of new releases and upgrades. Determine a test plan to ensure quality results.
Research develop test implement and manage users groups applications systems directories and files on server platforms. Grant access permissions. Ensure compliance with security standards.
Configure and define system resources. Determine appropriate configuration parameters. Determine proper administration tools to implement the new configurations.
Research develop and execute backup and recovery processes for all data systems. Ensure compliance with existing backup and recovery process standards. Determine which files should be backed up.
Collect information for capacity forecasts. Determine current systems utilization and make recommendations regarding system growth. Determine equipment specifications for purchase.
Monitor tune diagnose and resolve intermediate operating system problems. For complex systems develop and implements new and follow existing maintenance procedures. Identify any issues or problems and resolve them.
Develop and implement intermediate scripts to automate common functions or system operations.
Work with the Cyber Security Team to help implement recommendations and remediate any findings.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: One 1 Years
Education: Bachelors degree in information technology Computer and Information Science or related field or equivalent technical training specific to system administration
Desired License/Certifications: MCSA MCSE MCSM MCITP or MCTS (Exchange or Windows Server Highly Desired)
*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:
Skills knowledge and experience with enterprise and departmental serverclass machines Data Backup Services hardware and software management server operating systems (MSServer) Email systems and Server Capacity management.
Knowledge skills and abilities of two or more of the following: Active Directory to include OU Structure and Design Microsoft Exchange 2013/2016/EOL Group Policies (GPO) Active Directory health check and optimization. Skills and experience should also include troubleshooting and resolving Active Directory issues in a multidomain forest including root cause analysis.
Skills and knowledge in administering Windows 2016/2019/2022 within both Virtual and Physical Environments.
Knowledge of Active Directory Azure Active Directory and Windows Server upgrades and general maintenance.
Knowledge of enterprise DNS and DHCP technologies.
Skills and knowledge in quality and process management techniques procedures standards and metrics.
Skills in baseline security such CIS and NIST.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of technical and nontechnical personnel and the ability to work efficiently with crossdepartmental personnel.
Industryspecific Knowledge:
Active Directory Exp
VMware administration Exp
Windows Server administration Exp
Backup administration Exp
File Storage Management Exp
IIS Web farm Exp
Linux & AIX administration Exp
Commvault Backup and Recovery Exp
Cyber Security Exp
Additional Job Information:
Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are for every position.
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.
In any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cutoff date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team ator
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Category:
Information Technology ServicesRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
