SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - 40000056

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Information Services & Technology

DATE POSTED:         

   

July 28, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

 

August 1, 2025

HIRING RANGE:

 

$81,801 - $94,000

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40000056

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, (37.5 hrs/week)

Non-Exempt

 

 

Summary Objective

 

The purpose of this position is to support servers (physical and virtual): build and updates software

and firmware on all servers. Manages the installation of vendor software and support of

departmental applications.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through

periodic meetings.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent

working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of

work of the class as necessary.

• Maintains servers and system network services: DNS, devices; server/desktop systems

updates and security controls; user network accounts and security groups; maintenance of

group policy for desktops, users and devices; make changes or add new policies as

needed.

• Configures, creates, manages, and secures servers; monitors integrity of users’ data;

create/manage department folders, calendars, aliases and email groups; troubleshoot

delivery/receipt of email messages; maintain spam and defender for office rules.

• Monitors and manages servers in virtual center, maintain proper configurations, security

controls and authorizations and backup; create and image servers as requested; monitor

system resources to ensure servers run at optimum performance; adjust or recommend

changes.

• Manages remote access; backup system, create and manage IP network segments,

application, and portal access for user access; troubleshoot user issues.

• Reviews, plans, and evaluates systems/servers, recommends improvements, provides

documentation/reporting, assigns and leads work of team members,

• Work with internal and external partners to prepare project plans, communicate project

status, activities, and achievements.

• Maintains communication links, cables, and devices