IT Systems Administrator III
IT Systems Administrator III
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riversides Office of The District Attorney has an opportunity for an IT Systems Administrator III position located in Riverside. This role will involve strategic planning architectural design security cost optimization and ensuring that cloud infrastructure meets both current and future business needs.The selected candidate will engage in work related to infrastructure Microsoft 365 administration andassisting with the ongoing operational aspects of the Exchange Online E-mail environment.The selected candidate will also act as a lead over important and ongoing technical projects. Additionally the incumbent will administer Windows servers and storage systems as well as monitor and troubleshoot system performance providingsolutions and recommending measures to improve or correct performance.The IT Systems Administrator III is the lead level classification in the IT Systems Administrator series and reports to a supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents in this class exercise a high degree of independent judgement provide project oversight to subordinate staff and perform the most complex assignments that require extensive knowledge and proficiency.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Hands-on experience with Windows AD directory Group Policies PowerShell Windows Server environments and Hyper-V.
- Hands-on experience with EntraAzure administration (Exchange Online and OnPrem Defender XDR Suite Compliance Endpoint ManagerIntune One Drive etc.).
- Demonstrated experience running System Center products.
- Demonstrated experience administering Windows servers as well as hands on experience with storage systems.
- Experience managing complex patching deployments of various systems.
- Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Determine hardware and operating system resource requirements.
Plan and implement hardware installation and upgrades; maintain physical technical infrastructure directories and system documentation; plan and implement operating system and application upgrades.
Monitor resource use and tailor and tune to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Conduct analysis of network and system management capacity planning fault tolerance and disaster recovery.
Develop utility programs and shell scripts (e.g. backup security); evaluate software; assist with application testing.
Develop system security and firewall requirements based on industry standards and management preferences; plan and implement systems backups coordinating recoveries including offsite disaster recovery.
Research evaluate and test proposed products product versions and systems solutions; coordinate design installation and support activities with application vendors.
Evaluate conformance of system security and database integration requirements with County standards.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university preferably with coursework in computer science computer information systems data processing information management or a related field to the assignment. (Additional IT job-related experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)
***Please Note: If qualifying using educational units proof is required by the closing deadline. Applications without proof of degree/educational units completed will not be considered. Please see Supplemental Information below for guidelines.***
Experience: Four years of successful journey level experience with system adminstration for Windows AD directory Group Policies PowerShell Windows Server environments and Hyper-V or with EntraAzure administration(Exchange Online and OnPrem Defender XDR Suite Compliance Endpoint ManagerIntune One Drive etc.) one year of which included either lead level duties or technically advanced IT job-related work. (One year as an IT Systems Administrator II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement.)License:Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
Knowledge of: The principles methods and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Systems Administrator series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; principles of documentation and recordkeeping storage and retrieval is preferred for higher-level classes.
Ability to: Gather and analyze data reason logically draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff customers other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills: Support of mainframe stand-alone or single platform computer environment; use of OS software; use of system management software; use of back up and recovery utilities.
Preferred IT-Related Skills: Support of a networked multi-user or single platform mid-range (e.g. UNIX/NT/VMS) system; use of OEM third party tools and native scripts/languages to perform upgrades tuning and security administration.Key Abilities- Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across IT teams.
- Documentation: Detail-oriented in documenting configurations and processes.
- Security Mindset: Ensuring security best practices in cloud environments.
- Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Angela Tavaglione at
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
