Systems Administrator I

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,348 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is hiring a Systems Administrator I to support enterprise IT infrastructure, including storage, email, virtualization, and databases. The role involves planning, administering, and implementing IT requirements with focus on core infrastructure.

The position is a 12‑month, 260‑day calendar, 8 hours per day, with daily hours to be determined; exempt from overtime under FLSA, with salary steps per the FCPS scale.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent certifications in information technology or related field.
• Certifications: CompTIA Network+/Security+ or Microsoft MSCE/MCITP.
• 4+ years' experience administering systems in large-scale networks (Windows/Linux).
• Experience with virtualization, email, storage, and data center resources.
• Knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, and network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT/IS infrastructure including servers, storage, and databases.
• Oversee email services, systems management, and network resources.
• Perform off-hour upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell or VBScript where applicable.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and security compliance.
• Document processes and recovery plans; support end users.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Virtualization

AD/Group Policy

Networking protocols

Network monitoring

Packet analysis

Scripting (PowerShell)

Off-hours availability

Self-management

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology

CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft MSCE/MCITP or related certification

Tools

VMware

SCCM

PowerShell

Job description

All education provided on your application must be supported by attaching a scanned copy of your high school diploma, transcript or college/university transcript.

Work Year Calendar and Hours

• 12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
• Daily work hours: TBD

For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary

• Technology Salary Scale Grade T19: $44.74 per hour; starting

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

Role

The Systems Administrator I provides support, technical direction and expertise of enterprise systems and infrastructure, including planning, administering, and implementing all Information Technology/Information Systems requirements. This position also performs systems administration related duties with a primary focus on enterprise IT/IS infrastructure (storage, email, virtualization, databases) and other core layer technologies.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all IT/IS infrastructure including storage, applications, databases, email services, systems management, network resources and server/virtual infrastructure. This includes scheduling upgrades and maintenance that minimally impact core business and instructional functions. Performs off hour upgrades, installing patches, service packs, maintenance releases, troubleshooting, etc.
• Automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies by designing VBS, PowerShell or related scripts.
• Installs, configures, maintains and troubleshoots all network resources including servers, network infrastructure, virtual infrastructure, storage, applications, and sub-systems.
• Implements and maintains Information Systems security as mandated by state, county, and internal requirements. Performs routine system audits and vulnerability assessments, verifies IS security compliance.
• Performs multi-tiered incident, change management, problem resolution, and end-user support.
• Monitors faults, performance, and capacity issues; prepares remediation reports and documentation.
• Proactively researches, analyzes, identifies and resolves trends of utilization or errors and implement appropriate performance tuning and troubleshooting techniques.
• Continuously identifies opportunities for process and quality improvement and implements applicable technologies and/or process changes.
• Implement and configure highly available infrastructure including design and test of fail-over services, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, load balancing, etc.
• Implement and configure systems management and proactive monitoring tools; troubleshoots and resolves identified telecommunication and network issues.
• Implement and oversee backup systems. Protect all systems and end user data: schedule and maintain onsite and offsite backups, review backup logs, develop and maintain backup procedures, restore data and configurations, document recovery plans, and implement new backup technologies.
• Document all systems administration processes and installation procedures.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers and vendors to determine network infrastructure needs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Other Essential Functions

• Remain technically current and competent by learning new technologies and obtaining certifications as requested by management.
• Manage and oversee network bills and services, manage purchasing of Information Systems infrastructure, open and work with TAC cases to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Network Infrastructure and Security.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology, computer science, engineering or related field.
• CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft MSCE/MCITP or related certification.
• Four (4) years' full time experience providing systems administration within a large scale network infrastructure including experience administrating Windows and/or Linux servers.
• Experience with and must be able to install, troubleshoot, administer and maintain enterprise virtualization, e‑mail, database, storage, systems management and/or other data center related resources and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with and ability to implement, configure and troubleshoot Windows Servers and services, Active Directory, NAS shares, group policies, provisioning storage, package and deploy network based applications, etc.
• Experience and broad knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, iSCSI, RFC's, and other network protocols, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with network monitoring tools, preferably Microsoft SCOM and WUG.
• Demonstrated experience performing and analyzing network packet captures using packet analyzers such as Wireshark.
• Ability to work off-hours as needed/required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to independently and effectively complete work assignments and projects in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft MSCE/MCITP, VMWare VCP or related certifications.
• Experience or good understanding of fiber channel or FCOE.
• Experience and broad knowledge of routing protocols, switch protocols.
• Experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure or related technology.
• Experience with desktop management preferably Microsoft SCCM.
• Experience creating Powershell, VBS or other related scripts.
• Experience implementing high availability network systems and network load balancing.
• Work experience in K-12 educational setting.
• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description Disclaimer

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.