Position Type:
Information Technology/Systems Administrator, Senior

Date Posted:
10/15/2020

Location:
Educational Support Center

Closing Date:
10/30/20

  SALARY INFORMATION: L04 $63,717 - $118,331
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS PER YEAR: 12
JOB CODE: 090517
POSITION TYPE: Non-Certified Administrator
LOCATION: THORNTON, CO.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, operation, and planning of the enterprise technical systems including, but not limited to network servers, data storage devices, network operating systems, enterprise imaging, email system, data backup and recovery systems, and data access security. Provides technical expertise in capacity planning, functional and technical design of enterprise systems, and the resolution of complex problems. Oversees the testing, implementation, maintenance, documentation, and development of operation and maintenance policies and procedures. Executes enterprise server and network design, planning, and implementation. Provides assistance in troubleshooting escalated issues related to system failures and problems. Acts independently to troubleshoot complex problems immediately to avoid costly down time and service outages. Under the guidance of the Principal Systems Architect and IT leadership, will collaborate with district stakeholders to develop SLAs that fulfill district objectives and then design and develop the infrastructure to meet those SLAs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Analyze, plan, implement, maintain and troubleshoot all centralized District Data Center Infrastructure including servers, storage, networking. The majority of these are mission critical production systems such as HR, Mail, Web, Database, Payroll / Accounting and specialized servers for Business Services. Also included are the Cluster Servers, Update Servers, Security Patch Servers and the full VMWare Server Farm and Infrastructure.

2. Resolve complex network and server technical issues escalated from System Administrators and Technical Analysts.

3. Research and Design, implement and troubleshoot/maintain District Wide Active Directory, Replication and Network access Hierarchy, including remote sites. Also, Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Naming Services (WINS) and RADIUS. Multiple Organizational Units (OUs) and Domains.

4. Design, develop, implement, and administer enterprise security measures to restrict unauthorized or inappropriate use of Information Technology resources and the data therein entrusted. Develop written, electronic, and physical means to enforce policies, procedures, and practices that protect public, District, and individual rights.

5. Provide technical expertise and makes enterprise recommendations related to standards, security, projects, implementations and rollouts, etc. Act as an organizational interface with vendors to learn about new systems / products and how they could best be utilized.

6. Develop, test, implement and train on District-wide server and workstation operating System (OS) standards. This includes Enterprise imaging/system preparation , application/software suite installs, SQL, Internet Information Services (IIS) and Exchange.

7.Provide updates and critical information to the CITO and I.T. Mgrs related to enterprise design, system performance, security issues and technical procedures.

8. Mentor, instruct and train System Administrators and Technical Analysts.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent major. Four (4) additional years of similar and relevant experience may be substituted for this requirement.
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in the installation and maintenance of LAN/WAN/WLAN network systems.
- Additional three (3) years experience in the installation and maintenance of Enterprise Network and Server management.- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Network Administration Certification from Cisco or equivalent.