Systems Administrator I - Sheriff's Office

THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL FORMS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR I APPLICANTS with the SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Application will be considered incomplete IF NOT SUBMITTED.You will be directed to email these completed documents after completing the application.

Proof of education copy - Applicants must provide transcripts: GED, high school and or college will be accepted.Complete and return the following forms: Additional Paperwork for Non-Commissioned Systems Administrator I

The Authorization to Release needs to be notarized; we can provide that service for you in our HR office, if needed. You must be present at the time of signing with a valid Photo ID.

Job SummaryThe Systems Administrator monitors, deploys, implements, and maintains the County/Sheriff's Office Infrastructure Systems. This includes managing servers, storage, backups, and the virtualized computing environments. Additionally, this role maintains the security of the environment by following established processes and procedures in accordance with industry standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Systems Management:o Evaluate, test, and deploy new infrastructure systemso Perform installations, updates, and routine maintenance of infrastructure systemso Administrate a domain environment managing users, computers, DNS, DHCP, policy, and certificateso Administrate an email environment managing users, mailboxes, spam, and databaseso Administrate an online tenant managing identities, clients, software, governance, risk, and compliance

Server Managemento Administrate a server environment managing assets, software, and controlling complianceo Recommend and/or assist with implementation of new system hardware, firmware, and upgradeso Deploy server software and maintain it through its lifecycle including upgrades, migrations, and retiremento Maintain a knowledge of network topology concepts and server planning within development, test, and production environments

System Monitoring and Maintenanceo Monitor storage area networks (SAN), backups, and virtual server environmentso Proactively audit server system performance, identify trends, and provide remediation to concernso Perform patch management to ensure systems are current with security patches and updates

Data Protection and Securityo Protect County data following county and Sheriff's policy and procedureo Manage VPN remote administration and security practiceso Audit daily reports of the county backup system, perform scheduled testo Implement security practices and permissions to ensure data protection

Other Dutieso Contribute to project planning, tracking, and managemento Train continuously to stay current with industry changeso Performs all work duties and activities following county policies, procedures, and safety practiceso Performs all other duties as assigned

QualificationsSkills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge and considerable work experience with recent Microsoft Windows Server Platforms (2016, 2019, 2022)
• Strong knowledge and considerable work experience conducting Active Directory and Group Policy administration, PowerShell scripting, and implementing best security practices; knowledge of certificates including TLS and PKI
• Strong knowledge and work experience with Microsoft Exchange, Exchange PowerShell Administration, and Spam Filter Administration
• Strong knowledge and work experience with M365 administration (Microsoft Cloud Computing)
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, RAID configurations, and storage area networks
• Strong understanding of network and server interoperability
• Proficient in DNS, DHCP, IP schemes, VLANs, and wiring standards
• Knowledge and work experience with virtual environments; VMware experience is a plus
• Knowledge and work experience with backup solutions; Veeam experience a plus
• Knowledge and common administration of SCCM/MECM and Enterprise Anti-Virus solutions
• Skilled in project planning, business process analysis, and evaluation
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and the public for high-quality service
• Willingness to work outside business hours for maintenance and security updates

Special Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Successfully complete a background investigation including a polygraph examination

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED certificate required
• Minimum two years infrastructure systems administration experience
• Microsoft MCSE, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, or equivalent formal training a plus
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Disclaimer:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.