Systems Administrator 1

Salary: $50,982.94 - $68,547.06 Annually
Location : Various Locations in, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-046B
Division: Division of Forensic Sciences
Opening Date: 05/15/2025
Closing Date: 5/20/:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 30

Description
This is a sensitive government position.
Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
The within the GBI is currently looking to fill a vacant position and to create an applicant pool for the position of Systems Administrator 1 (ITP040).
This position will be located at one of the GBI Regional Crime Labs and/or HQ Crime Lab.

Job Duties
Job Summary:
Under supervisions, installs, configures, and supports a local area network, wide area network, internet system, computers, desktops and/or mobile devices. Performs necessary maintenance to support network availability. This is the entry/training level of the Systems Administration job series. Incumbents in this job may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will perform entry-level work in the areas of server administration, server development, desktop and systems support to the Division of Forensic Sciences (DOFS). Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitors and maintains server availability and performance.
• Assists with server backups.
• Monitors and maintain server patching and security.
• Troubleshoots and resolves server issues for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Tests, installs, and implements new versions of the LIMS and related software.
• Participates in meetings with external vendors about current and future technologies.
• Provides queries and/or reports for staff and others as needed.
• Assists website clients with Evidence Submission and Reporting websites.
• Performs user account activations and deactivations.
• Provides various helpdesk and DOFS systems support to DOFS staff and external customers and resolves related issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stand, climb, walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel.
• Sit for extended periods.
• Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and other computer peripherals.
• Lift/move boxes, supplies and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other employees.
NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of related experience.
Related experience must be in the systems administration field as described in the job duties section.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Associate's degree or higher in a related IT field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, or Network Administration).
• Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience in system administration, desktop support, or server maintenance in a professional environment.
• Practical experience supporting Microsoft environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server, or endpoint patching tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, such as Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other mission-critical platforms.
• Experience supporting IT systems in a State of Georgia agency
• CompTIA certifications (e.g., A+, Network+, Security+, or Server+)
• Demonstrated experience with software patching, system monitoring, and backup utilities in a Windows-based environment.

Supplemental Information
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.

• Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at

• Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA ).

THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Why work for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation?
The GBI provides a meaningful and challenging career as a dedicated public servant. As your next employer, we offer a variety of benefits options to support you in achieving a healthy work/life balance.

Here are some of the many benefits offered to eligible employees

• Up to 3 weeks of vacation leave and up to 15 days of sick leave a year
• Up to 240 hours of paid parental leave in a 12-month period
• A total of 13 paid holidays per year
• A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) that provides a guaranteed monthly income after retirement with a minimum of 10 years of service
• A 401(k) savings plan with an initial 5% employer match on an employee contribution of 5%, with a 9% maximum employer match.
• A variety of group health, dental, vision, legal, long-term care insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected
• Flexible Spending Accounts that allow employees to set aside money, pre-tax, for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• An Employee Assistance Program, through , providing confidential counseling for employees and their family members with personal problems that interfere with an employee's job performance or family life
• The that allows employees that meet certain requirements an opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Direct Loans forgiven
• The that allows employees to save tax-free for higher education expenses