IT Specialist

Cullman County; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman County Commission is seeking an IT Specialist in the Data Processing Department to maintain equipment and support system users. The role involves purchasing and upgrading software and hardware, troubleshooting software, hardware and network issues, and maintaining various files.

The successful candidate will assist county employees and perform other duties as required. Applicants should have an associate degree in information technology or related field with at least one year of related

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT or related field with 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware and Internet problems.
• Knowledge of servers, domains, virtualization and backup systems.
• Strong writing skills to prepare work-related forms.
• Good communication to interact with officials, coworkers and vendors.
• Ability to work with co-workers and department employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and support computer system users.
• Purchase and upgrade software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot software, equipment and Internet problems.
• Maintain various files and records.
• Assist county employees as requested; perform other duties.

Skills

Servers and domains

vSphere

Veeam backup

Cisco programming

Layer 3 switches

ASA firewall

Communication skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in information technology or related field

Tools

vSphere

Veeam backup

Cisco equipment

Layer 3 switches

ASA firewall

Job description

CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE

NON-EXEMPT

POSITION 10/21/2026

POSTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

(POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS)

JOB TITLE IT SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT

STATUS Full-time Part-time Temporary/Seasonal

PAY GRADE Grade C8, Step TBD (based on skills/experience)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for maintaining equipment and providing support to the computer system users. Purchases and upgrades software and hardware. Troubleshoots software, equipment and Internet problems. Maintains various files. Assists county employees as requested. Other duties as required.

• Knowledge of design, programming, installation and maintenance of computer equipment and systems.
• Writing skills to prepare work related forms.
• Must be able to comprehend technical materials, manuals and professional journals.
• Math skills to develop software
• Communication skills to effectively communicate with public officials, coworkers, department employees and vendors.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers and department employees.
• Knowledge of servers and domains.
• Knowledge of virtual systems, vSphere and Veeam backup
• Must be familiar with Cisco programming. Layer 3 switches, ASA firewall

This is a “safety-sensitive” position. Successful candidate must pass a pre employment drug test and will be subject to random unannounced drug testing throughout employment with the County in a “safety-sensitive” position.

EDUCATION

Possess an associate degree in information technology, computer science or related field and 1-year related experience; however, any combination of education and work experience which provide the qualifications listed above will be considered.

Cullman County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other protected status.