SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Boone County Government, Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Boone County Government in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Systems Administrator to design, test, and maintain enterprise servers and network infrastructure. You will serve as a technical resource for IT staff and lead disaster recovery planning across the enterprise.

This role requires security monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position offers hybrid work options, standard business hours, and a benefits package including health insurance and

Qualifications

• CompTIA A+, Network+, and Server+ certifications required or in progress.
• High school diploma or GED with five years of relevant experience.
• FBI background check including national fingerprint check required.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, implement, and maintain enterprise-class servers and network infrastructure.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to systems staff.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and implementation across the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and user manuals.
• Evaluate new software and hardware solutions and recommend upgrades.

Education

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Server+ (or within six months)

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 17-025
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

POSTED: 09/02/26

Responsibilities:

• Design, test, implement, and maintain enterprise-class servers and network infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical resource for other IT staff in the development, implementation, administration, and maintenance of information systems and applications.
• Perform enterprise-level capacity planning and performance tuning for assigned technology systems.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and implementation across the enterprise.
• Manage and maintain all systems related to backup and recovery processes.
• Monitor system security and develop appropriate response plans for assigned areas.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, internal operating procedures, and user manuals.
• Install, configure, and maintain application software and computer hardware.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to systems support staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Evaluate new software and hardware solutions; recommend upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date technical manuals and system documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working hours:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Hybrid workplace options are available.

Location:

Columbia, Missouri

Qualifications:

CompTIA A+ Certification, Current CompTIA Network+, and Current CompTIA Server+ or ability to obtain certification within six months; high school diploma or GED and five years of computer systems administration or network maintenance and design experience; must have a clear criminal record (excluding traffic violations). Must pass an FBI criminal background check including a national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies

Salary Range:

$66,560 - $77,7771

Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.