IT Systems Administrator

Job Description

WAGE: $35.93 - $52.09

DEPARTMENT: Weber Area Dispatch

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs professional and administrative systems administration work involving the implementation, maintenance, and security of District servers, networks, and operating systems.

Performs complex technical systems administration and systems analysis work.

Maintains and upgrades existing systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Information Technology Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.

Install, configure, and maintain server, desktop, and network operating systems.

Monitor system performance, availability, backups, and disaster recovery processes.

Implement and maintain security controls including firewalls, monitoring, and data protection.

Maintain integrity and availability of District servers, databases, and network infrastructure.

Provide advanced technical support to users and partner agencies.

Coordinate with vendors on system installations, upgrades, and integrations.

Assist in development and enforcement of technical policies and procedures.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field preferred.

AND

Experience: Four years of experience in systems and/or network administration.

OR

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, Red Hat) will be considered.

Knowledge : Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, etc.); Microsoft 365 administration, Windows Desktop OS, Windows Server, Red Hat, Ubuntu, VMware, and Hyper-V; In-depth knowledge of firewalls and network switching.

Skills : Skills in connecting and maintaining data processing and network equipment.

Scripting and automation skills are a plus.

Abilities : Ability to apply general principles to specific conditions effectively; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to research and evaluate system needs and design procedures to fulfill requirements.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, user agencies, supervisors, and the public.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience supporting multi-site or public-sector environments is preferred.

Experience with Motorola Flex Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System is preferred.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to successfully pass a background check in accordance with District policy and applicable law.

Hour Requirements: Position generally requires a Monday through Friday, daytime hour commitment, with most ho...