System Administrator

Larimer-County-1; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(a) employer match

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain and modernize its enterprise technology infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security. The role supports a major Juniper Mist network initiative and requires on-site presence with 24/7 on-call coverage.

Expected duties include planning, deployment, troubleshooting, and automation to enhance reliability and efficiency across local and remote sites. Strong collaboration with IT teams and business partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 1 year of project management/PM experience.
• 1 year coordinating cross-functional teams.
• CSM certification within 1 year of hire.
• Reliable transportation to cover county-wide work.

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining enterprise servers, networks, and related infrastructure.
• Monitoring performance, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliable day-to-day operations.
• Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain server OS and software.
• Developing backup, recovery, and data protection strategies.
• Support network installations and configurations at local and remote sites.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and reduce repetitive work.
• Maintain system documentation and inventories.
• Collaborate with IT teams on projects and improvements.
• Provide 24x7 on-call coverage and minimize operational disruption.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Networking

Server administration

Scripting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or related field

One year of project management experience

CSM certification within one year of hire

Tools

Juniper Mist

Juniper Networks

Job description

The Systems Administrator will play an important role in maintaining and modernizing the County’s enterprise technology infrastructure. This hands-on position will support servers, networks, communications systems, security, backups, and related infrastructure while working closely with IT teams and business partners.

A major upcoming initiative is replacing the County’s network access and wireless infrastructure. The selected technology vendor is Juniper Networks, with the implementation centered on Juniper Mist. The Systems Administrator will contribute to planning, deployment, configuration, migration, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration of this next-generation network environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with enterprise networking technologies, participating in large-scale infrastructure projects, solving complex technical problems, and helping modernize technology services. The role combines project work, hands-on infrastructure support, system administration, and ongoing operational responsibilities in a collaborative IT environment.

The Information Technology Department delivers reliable, innovative, and impactful technology solutions while serving as a trusted technology partner to the organization. The team values collaboration, customer focus, civility, accountability, innovation, and agility. Successful team members build strong relationships, communicate openly, take ownership of their work, continuously develop their technical expertise, and adapt to changing technology and organizational needs. The department provides secure, reliable, and innovative technology services that support County operations, serve the community, and advance the County’s technology infrastructure.

Work Schedule & Expectations:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• This position requires at least 3 in-office days per week, based on team and business needs.
• On-site work will occur at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO.
• Requires rotating 24/7 on‑call support for emergency repairs and critical system issues.
• Weekend, after‑hours, or emergency work may be required as part of the rotating on‑call schedule.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required. Employees may also be required to work during a declared local emergency or disaster.

What you'll be doing:

• Administering and maintaining enterprise servers, networks, communication systems, and related infrastructure.
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliable day‑to‑day operations.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain server operating systems and software.
• Developing and maintaining enterprise backup, recovery, and data‑protection strategies.
• Supporting network and infrastructure installations, relocations, configurations, and repairs at local and remote sites.
• Developing scripts and automation to improve system efficiency and reduce repetitive work.
• Maintaining accurate system documentation, equipment inventories, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Collaborating with network, server, database, security, and other IT teams on projects, upgrades, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvements.
• Providing responsive technical support, including rotating 24x7 on‑call coverage, while minimizing disruption to County operations.

What we're looking for:

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Broad knowledge of servers, networking, operating systems, security, backups, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Hands‑on technical ability and comfort working with hardware, cabling, configurations, and data center equipment.
• Ability to automate tasks through scripting and improve system efficiency.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer‑service skills.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and project‑management abilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow‑through.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during outages, emergencies, and on‑call situations.
• A proactive mindset focused on reliability, security, continuous improvement, and minimizing operational disruptions.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• One (1) year of project management and/or program management experience required.
• One (1) year of coordinating, facilitating, and/or leading cross‑functional teams required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification within one (1) year of hire date required.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work anywhere in the County as needed and required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks or testing.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.