Windows Systems Administrator & Infrastructure Lead

City-of-Gastonia-; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gastonia is seeking an experienced IT professional to design, implement, and maintain software deployment packages and OS deployment methods. This role operates under general supervision, and develops work methods independently to support city operations.

Responsibilities include server installs, backups, patching, monitoring, and maintaining email and database configurations. A+ and Microsoft desktop certifications within six months enhance qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• Four years of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange or related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Installs and configures servers, hardware, services and storage per standards.
• Performs daily system monitoring and checks logs for issues.
• Performs backups and recovery operations; ensures data integrity and offsite storage.
• Repairs and recovers from hardware or software failures.
• Applies OS patches and upgrades and maintains admin tools.
• Conducts capacity assessments and health evaluations of virtual infrastructure.
• Performs performance tuning and resource optimization.
• Configures CPU, memory and disk partitions; coordinates with stakeholders.
• Maintains email server, database and configurations; provides E-Discovery data as needed.
• Advises on project priorities based on value and objectives; mentors staff.

Skills

System administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft Exchange

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Tools

A+ Certification

Microsoft Certification (desktop OS)

Job description

City of Gastonia is seeking an experienced IT professional to design, implement, and maintain software deployment packages and OS deployment methods. This role operates under general supervision, and develops work methods independently to support city operations.

Responsibilities include server installs, backups, patching, monitoring, and maintaining email and database configurations. A+ and Microsoft desktop certifications within six months enhance qualification.