Systems Administrator

Mojave Air & Space Port

Mojave (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional technology company in Mojave, CA is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and maintain their technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have three years of experience and a degree in Computer Science. Responsibilities include ensuring system availability, providing technical support, and managing servers. The position offers a salary range of $24-$34 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

Three years of work experience managing virtualized/physical infrastructure.
Experience as a systems administrator is preferred.
Must have problem-solving skills related to complex computer systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure availability and integrity of technology infrastructure.
Manage daily tasks for physical/virtual servers.
Provide technical support to District staff.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Systems administration

Customer service practices

Education

Degree or certificate in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

VMware

Microsoft Active Directory

Job description

Marketing/Customer Relations Specialist at Mojave Air & Space Port

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Systems Administrator role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the technology systems that support core organizational functions of the Mojave Air & Space Port (District). This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked hardware, software and associated systems. This position will use effective communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of technology investments. The Systems Administrator works fluidly across the infrastructure elements of all technology avenues to deliver new availability, capacity, services, and safeguards. This position involves substantial responsibility for the overall health, operations, and security of all computers and servers on District systems. The Systems Administrator works closely with the Director of Technology to give assistance in fulfilling their respective responsibilities to keep all computer operations functioning District-wide, providing a high level of service to District departments and all staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position reports to the Director of Technology.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position may be required to provide day-to-day directions to other Technology staff. This position will provide any technical support to the District staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

Maintains responsibility for the availability and integrity of technology infrastructure.
Manages and maintains daily tasks for physical/virtual servers and storage systems, including monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained.
Applies revisions to host system firmware and software.
Works with vendors to assist support activities.
Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts, and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
Trains staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired.
Guides or provides technical usage directions to technical staff, contract staff and/or student employees, as needed.
Performs troubleshooting as required. Leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or departments/divisions.
Installs, modifies, and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems.
Provides server support related to other software.
Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management of computer operating systems, disk arrays, fiber channel switches, backup libraries, and other components.
Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of critical computer resources.
Develops procedures, programs, and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
Develops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on county departments and divisions. Provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and systems administration.
Manages the data center and computer systems including hardware, software, and equipment such as the air-conditioning system, the UPS (uninterrupted power system).
Maintains up-to-date knowledge with current technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways to take advantage of new technology.

JOB SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

One or more programming/scripting languages and operating systems.
System administration, hardware, and software management for a Microsoft environment. Linux systems recommended.
Administration of virtual servers and hosting infrastructure.
Storage architecture including NFS, NAS, DAS, and RAID’s.
Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, and server hardware.
Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Dynamics and Office 365/Microsoft 365.
Server systems architecture, performance, and tuning.
Backup and recovery procedures.
System performance monitoring tools.
Customer service practices are required to meet and exceed end-user expectations.
Using one or more programming/scripting languages and operating systems.
Understanding storage architecture.
Using Microsoft Hyper Visor, VMWare, and virtual switching.
Using Microsoft Active directory, Windows Server, and server hardware.
Using Microsoft cloud offerings, Azure, Entra ID, 365 suites.
Planning, organizing, and documenting complex system design activities.
Configuring systems to be consistent with county policies/procedures.
Communicating technical and complex information both verbally and in writing.
Performing multiple tasks concurrently and responding to emergency situations effectively.
Problem-solving with relation to complex computer systems and network operations.
Providing quality assurance, including testing and validation of system upgrades and installations.
Organizing objectives, and prioritizing work.
Quickly analyze operational issues with complex system operations and equipment.
Interpret non-technical communications to serve users with skill and professionalism.
Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, contractors, and tenants.
Function in a small team environment.
Attend work as scheduled and/or required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A degree or certificate in the Computer Science field or related discipline is highly recommended. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree or certificate. Three (3) consecutive years’ work experience managing a virtualized/physical infrastructure and storage devices, with a demonstrated ability to solve most systems issues, are required. Experience as a systems administrator is preferred. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work will be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of California. May be required to drive a District vehicle. Must be available for night and weekend work, as well as being on-call to respond to after-hours emergencies, as needed.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY: The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer(s), test equipment and software, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of an office. This position will sometimes require significant work in other office areas and locations. Respect for and understanding those various work environments is necessary. Work may involve travel for training and meetings from time to time. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

Starting Pay $24-$34 DOE

Seniority level