Server Administrator

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board is seeking a Server Administrator to provide expert support for network systems, server hardware and software. You will configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, coordinating workload with the team and guiding technical projects within the System Engineering domain.

The role involves evaluating new technologies, producing performance reports, and contributing to ongoing IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining Windows server hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Windows server monitoring, patching, hardening, backups, and restores.
• Experience troubleshooting Windows server hardware and software issues.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, NTFS permissions, and remote desktop services.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving service and authentication issues.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with good communication.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware and virtual server environments.
• Experience writing scripts to automate complex admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide server configuration, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate workload with team members and lead technical teams as directed.
• Support planning, acquisition, and evaluation of new technologies for current and future programs.
• Develop management reports on performance and workload statistics.
• Operate within the IT Systems Engineering domain.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Group Policy

Remote Desktop Services

Troubleshooting Windows

Scripting

Load balancers

SAN

Tools

VMware

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program.

http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied to this JC, you do not need to reapply.

The Server Administrator provides support for network systems and server hardware and software. Responsibilities include server configuration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, assigning and coordinating workload with team members, and serving as a technical resource for ongoing and upcoming technology projects. The position also supports the planning, acquisition, research, and evaluation of new technologies for use within current and future operational programs. The Server Administrator may lead technical teams as directed by management and develops management reports related to performance and workload statistics. All duties are performed within the framework of the department’s mission and values. The primary domain for this position is System Engineering.

Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526-00893).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-525213

Position #(s): 564-271-1402-XXX

Working Title: Server Administrator

Classification: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$6,513.00 - $8,729.00 A

$7,163.00 - $9,599.00 B

$7,864.00 - $10,537.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE

$4,935.00 - $6,614.00 A

$5,424.00 - $7,270.00 B

$5,930.00 - $7,947.00 C

$6,521.00 - $8,740.00 D

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining Windows server hardware and software
• Knowledge of Windows server monitoring, performance tuning, patching and hardening, and backups and restores
• Experience troubleshooting and problem solving Windows server hardware and software issues
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, NTFS permissions, and remote desktop services
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving service and authentication issues
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, along with proficient verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to perform detailed analysis, define technical problems, reason logically, and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under ambitious time-frames to meet objectives
• Ability to maintain cooperative interpersonal working relationships with customers
• Experience identifying emerging trends in IT and researching and evaluating technology products
• High degree of self-motivation and a passion for excellence in customer service
• Experience managing both local and remote Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
• Working knowledge of VMware or other Virtualization technology and support of a virtual server environment
• Experience with writing scripts to automate complex administrative tasks
• Working knowledge of network IP load balancers
• Working knowledge of SAN environments

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification and Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Jessie Blue / IT Workforce

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Office

[phone]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026