Systems Administrator I

Candidates MUST be WI residents or willing to relocate to WI at their own expense prior to starting. This position can work NA% remotely (within the state of WI).

Job description:

Under the daytoday direction of the IT Systems Engineering Manager; the Systems Specialist helps to support the Countys physical and virtual infrastructure server applications databases and security administration. Perform analysis implementation support maintenance and monitoring of these systems while following County standards. Provide project management for small to midsize projects.

Key Responsibilities

• The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Plan procure implement support maintain monitor and troubleshoot the Countys server infrastructure databases and server/security applications
• Create modify and delete accounts for users groups and servers in Active Directory.
• Implement and maintain security and standards for servers databases and applications
• Monitor systems to ensure proper performance. Troubleshoot and repair issues review and respond to alerts. Perform updates and regular maintenance on servers databases and applications
• Serve as project leader of small to midsize server related projects. Write technical specifications oversee budget and purchasing coordinate resources and training plan and perform installation and create documentation
• Perform backup and recovery of data/applications/systems and ensure its accuracy
• Document systems applications inventory licenses and procedures. Create training materials for IT and end users following defined documentation standards.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to other IT staff members. Consult with users to recommend ways IT can help them reach their goals in a cost effective manner
• Assist in the development of IT controls processes standards policies and procedures
• Backup the Senior Systems Engineer Systems Engineer and Systems Technician as needed
• Oncall rotation for functional or hierarchical escalation

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Three (3) years server experience
• Or combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge skills and abilities
• Valid drivers license
• This position requires the successful completion of a sheriffs background and fingerprint check after the offer

Required or Preferred Skills

• Experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy
• Domains Domain Schemas Domain Name Systems (DNS) Dynamic Host
• Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Security Policy Configurations
• Experience configuring supporting and securing Microsoft Server Operating Systems
• () and SQL Server (or 2019)
• Experience supporting and securing virtualization technologies and configurations using VMware or Citrix
• Experience working with network storage (SAN NAS Backup etc.)
• Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional customer facing skills with a high degree of professionalism. logical clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with handling sensitive and confidential information
• Must display initiative ability to work independently and within a team and be able to use independent judgment. Ability to react quickly to a fast paced rapidly changing environment.
• Considerable ability to adapt learn new technical concepts and perform in unfamiliar environments with or without formal training
• Considerable ability to coordinate multiple tasks at once.
• Frequently required to bend stoop kneel and crouch. Able to lift carry push pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally