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.

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:

Reporting directly to the Supervisor of Network Infrastructure and Security, the Systems Administrator I performs the following duties:

• 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 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.

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