Starting hourly wage: $29.73 - $35.38
Job Summary
The Systems Administrator monitors, deploys, implements, and maintains the County's Infrastructure Systems. This includes managing servers, storage, backups, and the virtualized computing environments. Additionally, this role maintains the security of the environment by following established processes and procedures in accordance to industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Systems Management
Evaluate, test, and deploy new infrastructure systems
Perform installations, updates, and routine maintenance of infrastructure systems
Administrate a domain environment managing users, computers, DNS, DHCP, policy, and certificates
Administrate an email environment managing users, mailboxes, spam, and databases
Administrate an online tenant managing identities, clients, software, governance, risk, and compliance.
Server Management
Administrate a server environment managing assets, software, and controlling compliance
Recommend and/or assist with implementation of new system hardware, firmware, and upgrades
Deploy server software and maintain it through its lifecycle including upgrades, migrations, and retirement
Maintain a knowledge of network topology concepts and server planning within development, test, and production environments
System Monitoring and Maintenance
Monitor storage area networks (SAN), backups, and virtual server environments
Proactively audit server system performance, identify trends, and provide remediation to concerns
Perform patch management to ensure systems are current with security patches and updates
Data Protection and Security
Protect county data following county policy and procedure
Manage VPN remote administration and security practices
Audit daily reports of the County backup system, perform scheduled test
Implement security practices and permissions to ensure data protection
Other Duties
Contribute to project planning, tracking, and management
Train continuously to stay current with industry changes
Performs all work duties and activities following County policies, procedures, and safety practices
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge and considerable work experience with recent Microsoft Windows Server Platforms (2016, 2019, 2022)
Strong knowledge and considerable work experience conducting Active Directory and Group Policy administration, PowerShell scripting, and implementing best security practices; knowledge of certificates including TLS and PKI
Strong knowledge and work experience with Microsoft Exchange, Exchange PowerShell Administration, and Spam Filter Administration
Strong knowledge and work experience with M365 administration (Microsoft Cloud Computing)
Strong knowledge of server hardware, RAID configurations, and storage area networks
Strong understanding of network and server interoperability
Proficient in DNS, DHCP, IP schemes, VLANs, and wiring standards
Knowledge and work experience with virtual environments; VMware experience is a plus
Knowledge and work experience with backup solutions; Veeam experience a plus
Knowledge and common administration of SCCM/MECM and Enterprise Anti-Virus solutions
Skilled in project planning, business process analysis, and evaluation
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and the public for high-quality service
Willingness to work outside business hours for maintenance and security updates
Special Qualifications
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Must successfully complete a background investigation through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Education and Experience
High school graduate or GED certificate required
Minimum three (3) years infrastructure systems administration experience
Microsoft MCSE, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent formal training a plus
An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered
Essential Physical Abilities
Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Disclaimer:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the
job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment
contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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.
Date Posted: 31 January 2025
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