Senior Systems Administrator (Grade 19)

City of Huntsville

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The City of Huntsville ITS Department is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and support Windows server infrastructure across LAN/WAN. You will install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software and provide end-user support for various applications and operating systems.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 5+ years of Windows Server admin experience and desirable certifications (MCSA/MCSE) along with VMware and SAN familiarity.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, MIS, or related field required.
MCSA/MCSE certification highly desired.
Knowledge/experience with VMware, SAN, and server virtualization preferred.
Five years of Windows Server administration experience recommended.

Responsibilities

Provision, install, configure, operate and maintain Windows server systems and related infrastructure.
Plan, install, configure, maintain, and test PCs and server software across LAN/WAN.
Provide end-user technical support for applications, desktop OS and server OS.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

LAN/WAN Networking

End-user support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

MCSA/MCSE certification

Tools

VMware

SAN (Storage Area Network)

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S I.T.S. DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s I.T.S. department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Senior Systems Administrator position.

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

Come join our growing I.T.S. Team!

About our Department:

The Information Technology Service Department’s primary responsibilities are in the areas of providing information technology, developing and implementing recommended standards for information technology, developing and maintaining security policies and systems and coordinating the acquisition of information technology for all City Departments. Our goal is to provide the best data processing services to the City through the effective utilization of existing and new information technology. The ITS Department will implement and support technologies and processes that will increase service to City employees and enhance staff productivity.

Senior Systems Administrator Overview:

This is technical work related to computer servers, networks and related software/hardware. This position is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of server systems software/hardware and related infrastructure in a Microsoft Windows based network. Work also includes supporting the City by planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, maintenance and testing of personal computers and server software/hardware across LAN or WAN networks. Provides end-user technical support for off-the-shelf applications, custom applications, desktop operating systems and server operating systems.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Current certification in Microsoft methodologies (i.e., MCSA, MCSE) is highly desired.
Knowledge, training, or experience with VMware software is desired.
Experience with server virtualization and Storage Area Network (SAN) technology is highly desired.
Five (5) years of current Microsoft Windows System Administrator work experience is desired.

Necessary Special Requirements