Systems Administrator - Collaboration Team

Alpine Bank; Denver, Grand Junction, Rifle (CO, CO, CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Bank in Rifle, CO is seeking a Systems Administrator to install, maintain, and monitor IT systems and participate in strategic planning, capacity planning, governance, and design decisions. You will join Infrastructure and Collaboration teams ensuring security, availability, and performance of Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and related infrastructure.

The role requires 5+ years in IT, a BA/BS in CS or related field (or equivalent experience), and a Colorado driver’s

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License.
• 5+ years working in information technology.
• 2+ years working on assigned system preferred.
• PowerShell scripting and workflow development.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and monitor IT systems.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts, capacity planning, governance, and technical design.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Collaboration teams to ensure security, availability, and performance of Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair system software/hardware issues.
• Assist with disaster recovery testing and vendor coordination.
• Work with Help Desk and end-users to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Skills

IT knowledge

Troubleshooting

Security focus

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Colorado Driver’s License

Job description

Locations

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400 7th Street South
Rifle, CO 81650, USA

The System Administrator is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of assigned systems and participating in strategic planning efforts, capacity planning, governance, technical design of these systems and the resolution of daily problems and tasks.

The Systems Administrators play a role in various teams within the Information Technology Department.

• Infrastructure Team serves as advisors to the IT Leadership team for NIST cybersecurity, CIS and other security and system hardening framework and alignment controls and systems. Supports both physical and virtual environments.
• Collaboration Team is responsible for the administration, support, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise collaboration platforms. This role focuses on ensuring the availability, security, and performance of communication and collaboration technologies such as Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, OneDrive, telephony solutions, and related infrastructure.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs/fixes for related system software and hardware related problems to ensure stable performance of systems.
• Responsible for the application security process, active directory integration, security permissions, and auditing of server permissions.
• Research system requirements for upgrades and future migrations.
• Provides input and helps evaluate vendor products in hardware, software, equipment and recommends purchases consistent with the organization’s short and long-term objectives.
• Recommends and implements policies and standards and ensures adherence to security procedures.
• Prepares and executes testing and data validation of new applications and features.
• Responsible for maintenance and support of application interfaces, release upgrades, and patch installation to keep all systems up to date. This may require working outside of normal schedule during upgrades or system outages.
• Participates in disaster recovery testing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of this position.
• Other Duties/Responsibilities
• Works closely with the Help Desk, internal departments, end-users, and software vendors to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Works with Infrastructure team in the planning and implementation of additional features and ancillary products of these systems to ensure network performance remains consistent with the needs of the users.
• Works closely with vendors’ support personnel to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• This position requires some PowerShell scripting and workflow development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• High Overall technical knowledge of IT systems.
• Handles complex issues and problems, referring only complex issues to higher level teams.
• Demonstrates critical thinking with ability to make decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Is detail orientated, able to multi-task and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must exhibit strong teamwork ethics, a willingness to be active in department and bank functions, help with projects, and exhibit a positive attitude.

Education or Formal Training

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience (Standard industry certifications).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License is required.

Experience

• 5+ years working in information technology.
• 2+ years working on assigned system preferred.

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and multifunction printers. Travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular basis may be necessary. Additional requirements include semi-annual disaster recovery testing and occasional application updates on weekends or evenings. May include on call, after hours and weekends support when needed.

Physical Activities

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employees may have to lift up to 25 lbs.

Starting Rate of Pay is from $60,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

Position anticipated to close August 17, 2026, or until filled.

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