Systems Administrator I

Charlotte County Clerk and Comptroller; Port Charlotte (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Network Systems Administrator to support essential infrastructure. This role involves managing Windows and Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance, and participating in innovative technical research. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with networking, virtualization, and cloud concepts. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of public records and assets while ensuring system security and reliability. This position offers the flexibility of remote work under the company's policy, making it an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with networking, servers, and storage.
• Knowledge of virtualization and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and document incidents assigned to the infrastructure team.
• Manage Microsoft Active Directory and Group policy.

Skills

TCP/IP

Microsoft Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux

Virtualization

Networking Principles

Cloud Concepts

Information Security

Education

Associates Degree in Information Systems

Relevant IT Certifications

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Fibre Channel

Backup Solutions

Network Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

In support of the Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s mission as guardians of public records and assets this position is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This position participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure while ensuring that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values.

This position is accountable for the following systems: Windows, Linux network operating systems, network route and switch devices that support Clerk of Court and Comptroller infrastructure. Responsibilities on these systems include SA engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development to ensure continual innovation.

This position fulfills an essential role in the Clerk’s office. In the event an emergency has been declared or critical systems outage occur this position is required to be available to work.

This position is eligible for remote work under the remote work policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Triages, troubleshoots and documents incidents assigned to the infrastructure team.

· Management of Microsoft Active Directory and Group policy; creates computer accounts, ensure appropriate group membership and permissions.

· Maintains Windows Server Failover Clusters.

· Install and maintain hypervisors and virtual servers.

· Creates and resize volumes on enterprise storage arrays.

· Configures, installs, maintains and troubleshoots TCP/IP route/switch devices and Fibre Channel switches.

· Responsible for management of enterprise database backup solutions. Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures. Performs routine backups and operational maintenance; restores files and directories from deletions, overwriting, corruption, encryption, etc.

· Maintains operating system patches and other system updates.

· Re-engineers and expands existing systems along with replacing inadequate systems.

· Installs application software and services on servers and workstations.

· Installs and maintains security certificates on public facing websites.

· Manages system resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability.

· Configures and install network routers and switches, diagnose network connectivity problems.

· Installs and maintains network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., IOS, NX-OS, firmware).

· Recommends, schedules and performs improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

· Participates in the planning and design of enterprise infrastructure architecture including documentation of diagrams, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures.

· Participates in the planning and design of an enterprise business continuity plan and disaster recovery plan.

· Keeps abreast with emerging technologies and industry best practices by attending webinars, local conferences/events/workshops.

· Participates in department meetings, vendor meetings or discussions and assigned trainings.

· Participates as a member of the Security Incident Response Team.

· Additional duties may be assigned that are not noted here.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with networking, servers, storage, cloud concepts, virtualization and operating systems in addition to technical knowledge, skill or ability in the following data center or cloud infrastructure technologies:

· Computer networking concepts and protocols including TCP/IP ethernet networks (wired and wireless), Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.

· Local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management.

· Fibre Channel storage networking

· Virtualization technologies and virtual machine development and maintenance.

· Primary enterprise storage, backup storage and data protection concepts and strategies

· Microsoft Windows Server (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, Remote Desktop Services)

· Network management tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, snmp, nslookup, tone generator and probe set)

· Information Technology security fundamentals (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).

· Patch management, log management, performance monitoring

· Messaging (Exchange, Office 365)

· Application and desktop virtualization

· Cloud backup and replication

· High availability and fault tolerance

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

· Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.

· Desire to update and enhance technical knowledge and take on advanced responsibilities.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Ability to perform on-call, evening or weekend work.
• Ability to provide support during emergencies and activations.
• Ability to maintain proficiency by updating job knowledge through participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and/or participating in professional organizations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to research, diagnose, resolve and document technical problems independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively, both in person and in writing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree (AS) or technical institute degree/certificate in Information Systems; or a combination of professional IT experience and field related certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of network systems administration experience desired.
• Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server, Cisco CCNA or equivalent certifications in relevant programs desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group coordinator, end-users, and the CIO.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License in order to drive Clerk vehicle to transport self or equipment to various offices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA / Veteran's Preference

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, mental or physical disability or any other category protected by law in employment or the provision of services

Company Description

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Company Description

To learn more and to apply, go to:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlotteclerk/jobs/4909867/financial-accountant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs