IT Systems Administrator

Clay County Utility Authority; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Medical plans with dependent coverage

Dental and Vision

Retirement plan

457 Deferred Compensation

Wellness program & fitness membership

Job summary

Clay County Utility Authority is seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist to administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft 365. You will maintain VMware vSphere, Dell servers and storage, and support backup, DR, and cybersecurity initiatives in a critical utility environment.

The role requires 4+ years in IT infrastructure, relevant certifications, and a customer-service orientation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in IT preferred.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator or equivalent certification.
• CompTIA Network+/Security+ or Cisco CCNA preferred.
• 4+ years IT infrastructure and Tier 2 support experience.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience with Entra ID, Azure, and Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, Dell servers/storage, and enterprise backup/recovery.
• Experience with SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365.
• Maintain VMware vSphere, Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerStore storage, and Data Domain systems.
• Support enterprise backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations.
• Administer SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Intune for endpoint management and patching.
• Implement system hardening, access controls, and security best practices.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and change management.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and reporting.
• Administer security tools including Carbon Black and NetMotion.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation, and monitoring.
• Maintain Visio diagrams, inventories, SOPs, and configuration records.
• Resolve escalated issues and coordinate with vendors.
• Monitor health and performance; propose reliability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security baselines and IT standards.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's in IT

Microsoft Azure Administrator

CompTIA Network+/Security+ or CCNA

Tools

VMware vSphere

PowerShell

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Intune

Job description

Salary Range: $57,953.00 - $87,412.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file services, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
• Maintain VMware vSphere (ESXi and vCenter), Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell PowerStore storage, and PowerProtect Data Domain systems, including provisioning, performance, capacity, and availability.
• Support enterprise backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations, including job monitoring, restore testing, and recovery documentation.
• Administer SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Intune for endpoint management, software deployment (App Packaging), patch management, and compliance reporting.
• Implement system hardening, access controls, and security best practices across servers, endpoints, and supporting infrastructure.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, server migrations, system implementations, testing, and change management activities.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for administrative automation, routine maintenance, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Carbon Black and NetMotion, including policy configuration, exclusions, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation, security monitoring, and implementation of technical controls.
• Maintain Visio infrastructure diagrams, system inventories, technical SOPs, configuration records, and operational documentation.
• Resolve escalated support issues involving servers, authentication, virtualization, storage, and network services; coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Monitor infrastructure health and performance, investigate recurring problems, and recommend improvements to reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security baselines, patching requirements, internal policies, and IT standards.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance, recovery activities, and an IT on-call rotation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent Microsoft certification.
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Cisco CCNA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and Tier 2 support.
• Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, and Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience with enterprise network equipment, including Cisco switches and/or Fortinet firewalls, preferred.
• Experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter); familiarity with Dell PowerEdge, PowerStore, or Data Domain preferred.
• Experience with SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Intune, or comparable endpoint management platforms.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and administrative automation.
• Experience with server patching, software deployment, and enterprise backup/recovery operations.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Zabbix, or similar platforms.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Customer Service Orientation: Models professional, courteous support at all times.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactively identifies trends and implements solutions.
• Team-Oriented: Fosters collaboration within IT and across departments.
• Adaptability: Handles a variety of technical issues and adjusts to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation and compliance standards is a Must.
• Communication Skills: Clearly explains technical concepts to non-technical users and documents solutions in a professional manner.
• Reliability: Ensures consistent and dependable IT support across the organization.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including two plans with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Dental Vision Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: CCUA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees.
• Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment.
• Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
• Supplemental insurance – Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, CCUA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as a membership allowance for the fitness center of your choice. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CCUA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER CCUA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and considers all applications for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability/handicap, Veteran status or any other protected group status under Federal, State, and local law. CCUA provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Drug-Free Workplace

Clay County Utility Authority is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of additional drug and/or alcohol testing as required by CCUA's Drug Testing policy.

Clay County Utility Authority "CCUA" offers our team members well-paying, professionally rewarding career opportunities. We invest in education and training through professional development training programs to develop individuals into a lifetime career in the utilities industry.

Do you have what it takes to be a part of one of the most forward-thinking utility organizations? Are you dedicated to meeting customer needs and providing innovative service? Are you a skilled individual looking to share your experience and knowledge with a team of employees just like you? If so, the Authority may be the place for you to begin a new career.

We take pride in being a forward-thinking organization dedicated to serving our customers with high-quality water, wastewater and reclaimed water service at the lowest cost possible to our customers.

Our organization strives to hire skilled individuals with diverse backgrounds and skills that will further enhance the services we provide to our customers.

We offer excellent benefits and extremely competitive pay for the utility industry. Existing employees are always given the first priority of consideration for open positions prior to extending offers to outside applicants.

Clay County Utility Authority is an equal opportunity employer that provides a drug-free environment for its employees.