Senior Systems Administrator

Under general direction, is responsible for performing a full range of systems administration activities for large and/or complex operating systems that include planning, system and hardware design, configuration, implementation, and management of enterprise server systems; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

 Designs, modifies, configures, installs, and maintains complex operating systems software and hardware such as those associated with physical or virtual servers, enterprise storage solutions (e.g.Veritas NetBackup), or domain controller servers (e.g. Active Directory); 

Researches, evaluates, and recommends hardware and software infrastructure systems and/or components to meet technical requirements and enhance operating systems; coordinates testing and implementation of new hardware and software;

Analyzes, diagnoses, and provides technical expertise for complex problems related to infrastructure operating systems and/or enterprise storage solutions; proposes, initiates, and implements appropriate solutions;

 Performs data and access protection processes, security and administration functions, and performance monitoring;

 Manages the activities of systems administration personnel responsible for various operating systems; assigns personnel to various tasks and projects, directs their activities, provides coaching and training to increase technical knowledge, and evaluates their work;

Assists in developing standards, policies, and procedures for systems administration; assists in developing operating budget;

 Writes and/or reviews system documentation, program specifications, production procedures, and other documentation that may include user manuals and instructions; maintains accurate documentation and administrative information for infrastructure operating systems;

 Develops plans and specifications for growth of systems; ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization;

 Works with Information Technology security personnel to develop policies and procedures to increase and/or enhance operating systems security;

Participates in District-wide information technology projects; participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable regarding developments in the field of systems administration.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in computer applications, systems administration, or systems analysis.  Substitution(s):  Possession of valid certification as a Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization, VMWare Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA):  Windows Server, or comparable certification may substitute for two (2) years of the education requirement.  Additional experience as specified above may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis (one (1) year of experience is equal to thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours).

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position.  The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview.  Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.
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