System Administrator Jobs

Starting annual salary: $63,166 - $71,505, DOE

General Statement of Duties

The System Administrator monitors, deploys, implements, and maintains the County’s Infrastructure Systems. Monitors server performance, Storage Area Networks, Backups, and Virtualized Computing Environments. A System Administrator works closely with the IT Network Architect in designing and creating a proactive IT systems strategy. Responsible for maintaining security practices and ensuring the computing environment is up to date using patch management.

Classification Summary

The primary function is to administer the County's Infrastructure Systems. The work is performed under the general direction of the IT Operations Manager. Effective written and verbal communications is crucial as well as following County Policy and Procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommend implementation and/or installation of New System Hardware, Firmware, Releases, or Upgrades;
• Identifies need and training to other team members to ensure required coverage for mission critical Infrastructure Systems;
• Performs Installations, Updates, and routine maintenance of Infrastructure Systems;
• Protects County Data following Policy and Procedure direction;
• Windows Active Directory Administration; Group Policy;
• Exchange Server Administration and Knowledge;
• Monitor Storage Area Networks, Backups, and VMWare Virtual Server Environments;
• Maintain and Provide System Documentation;
• Monitors server performance and optimizing systems;
• Security Practices and Permissions around securing data is paramount;
• Patch Management to ensure systems are up to date with security patches, updates, and propose schedules;
• VPN Remote Administration and Security Practices;
• Network Topology Concepts and Server Planning within Development, Test, and Production Environments;
• Evaluates, Tests, and Deploys new Infrastructure Systems;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Windows Server Platform Administration, PowerShell, and Security Practices;
• Strong knowledge of Virtual Environments; VMWare is a plus;
• Experience with Backup Solutions and Concepts; IBM Storage Manager experience a plus;
• IIS Administration; Application Pools Experience a plus;
• Advanced knowledge of common Enterprise IT Technologies;
• Thorough DNS understanding, VLANs, IP Schemes, and Change Management;
• Strong knowledge of Server Hardware, RAID Configurations, and Storage Network Concepts;
• Strong Active Directory Knowledge and Group Policy Knowledge;
• Microsoft Exchange Design and PowerShell Administration.
• Knowledge of different VPN technologies in an Enterprise Environment;
• Understanding of Interoperability of Networks and Server Systems;
• Linux knowledge is a plus used in a Web Environment;
• Common administration of SQL Server, IIS, SCCM/MECM, and Enterprise Anti-Virus products a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of all Microsoft Windows Server Platforms;

Ability to:

• Occasionally work outside of County business hours to maintain, install security patches, and perform routine server maintenance;
• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity;
• Analyze and evaluate existing business processes and needs;
• Be highly self-motivated;
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure IT Operations Center;

Acceptable Experience and Training

• MCSE or equivalent formal training;
• High school graduate or GED certificate required; Bachelor of Science Computer Science a plus;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Minimum of Two (2) to Four (4) years Infrastructure Systems Administration experience;

Special Qualifications

• Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License;

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, agility and strength to work in an office environment, perform duties that may require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and to occasionally move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, comprehend and prepare written technical reports and diagrams.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate and make adjustments to computers, tools and equipment;

EOE Statement

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.