Systems Administrator II

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Application Deadline:

January 30, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

91,977.60 - 136,635.20

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision, the Systems Administrator II performs intermediate hardware server setup, installation and configuration of the operating system, new releases and upgrades. Creates and manages user directories and files on the server platforms. Assists in maintaining the day-to-day operations of servers, hardware, operating systems, security and data protection. Monitors, tunes, diagnoses and resolves intermediate operating systems problems. Develops and implements intermediate scripts to automate common functions or system operations. Configures and defines system resources.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES               

Enterprise System Administration

• Manage complex systems, configuration, and programming in the support of the enterprise file system, LDAP/AD directory services, SSO, database and applications server environment.

• Identifies requirements and designs appropriate systems solutions to meet business needs. 

• Installs, modifies, and customizes operating system software, patches, upgrades, and communications components in support of the Linux/Windows server infrastructure, Virtual Server (VMWare), VoIP, Web and Terminal Services infrastructure. 

• Configures server and printer hardware using system standards and procedures and ensures their compliance to security system hardening guidelines/policies. 

• Performs systems management functions pertaining to the hardware, operating system software, databases, SAN/NAS Storage and disk subsystems, necessary to ensure normal systems operations. 

• Supports enterprise messaging systems including e-mail/Office 365, VoIP, mobile (MDM, EAS) and ensures their integration into the enterprise, including MS Teams Calling and Exchange online protection.

• Endpoint protection management (CrowdStrike, Windows Defender) 

• Group Policy management 

• Phishing campaign management (Knowbe4) 

• Performs systems management of enterprise services such as DHCP, DNS, FTP, etc. 

• Monitors systems to prevent potential performance, software, and/or hardware problems that could cause system downtime. Takes appropriate measures to resolve any problems or downtime in a prompt manner.  

• Manages system deployment tools (SCCM/Intune), develops scripts (Bash, Powershell), or uses other systems programming tools to automate complex systems management and systems programming tasks. 

• Performs frequent scheduled server security and vulnerability scans using system utilities and software programs and remediates or assists in the remediation of any vulnerabilities that are found. 

• Automates or performs regular backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes. 

• Implements database management procedures that have been defined and developed by the DBA. 

• Performs duties to achieve established service level agreements.  

• Adheres to and ensures all servers comply with city security policies and industry best practices related to system security 

• Creates standards, maintenance and operational procedures for the server environment and related systems.  

• Desired experience with SCADA, Radio, drone, surveillance, and Public safety systems 

Project Management

• Leads, manages & plans systems administration-related large projects and assignments.

• Develops project work plans, project objectives documents, and plans using project management software.  Conducts kick off meetings, coordinates and schedules work