Gwinnett County
Senior IT Systems Administrator
SALARY
$64,130.00 - $84,972.00 Annually
LOCATION
Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00322
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
OPENING DATE
05/17/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$64,130.00 - $84,972.00 Annually
LOCATION
Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00322
DEPARTMENT
Information Technology
OPENING DATE
05/17/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Class Summary
The Grade for this position is for Grade C45(1). Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
Department Information: The Department of Information Technology Services consists of four Divisions: Enterprise Applications/Development, Infrastructure/Operations, Fiscal/Administrative and Business Strategic Services.
Division Information: The Infrastructure / Operations Division has the overall responsibility for the development, maintenance and support of the core business systems supporting Gwinnett County Government- Enterprise Administration – Manage and support enterprise-wide core applications providing 24 hour resources to all Gwinnett County Government employees and organizations
- Resource Management - Provide staffing and hardware resources to support all application and development teams to maintain and support all business applications.
This is a critical position within our Systems and Storage organization. This position will handle Enterprise Systems administration. This position will work closely with the Infrastructure Team, external areas, key customers and other IT teams as well. This position may also be responsible for managing projects. Below are the desired skills needed for success in this position:- Microsoft server security and critical update patching
- Server hardware build and configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting
- Server virtualization conversion
- Server inventory tracking, reconciliation and surplus management
- Exchange ActiveSync configuration
- Active Directory administration, account and security group management
- Exchange Server administration, mailbox and email group management
- BlackBerry Enterprise Server administration
- Analyzes development and implementation requirements and makes appropriate modifications to existing systems and prepares specifications based on customer requests
- Performs needs assessment and recommends or develops system improvements and prepares related documentation
- Participates in a variety of special projects related to Information Technology
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the county departments, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of professional level systems administration and/or systems experience; or an equivalent combination of experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
- Valid driver's license from state of residency
- 3+ years of experience managing and configuring server hardware
- Operational knowledge of Exchange ActiveSync and BlackBerry Enterprise Server
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft operating systems
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, Exchange Server, Windows applications
- Knowledge and understanding building, maintaining and monitoring Windows servers
- Operational and functional knowledge with HP and IBM server hardware and VMWare Virtual Servers
- Experience with Exchange and Active Directory administration
- Information technology principles and trends
- Applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Application development processes and tools
- Analytical methods and performing needs assessments
- Analyzing and designing complex systems
- Communication technical information to a non-technical audience
- Analyzing processes, information and data
- Documenting procedures
NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site is not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and is subject to change.
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical Requirements, click here.
Due to the nature of this position and access to Public Safety systems and facilities, an extensive background check is required for employment. The background check includes fingerprinting, motor vehicle and criminal histories.
BENEFITS OFFERED:- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- HSA/HRA available
- Basic, Optional and Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- On-site Medical Wellness Center
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year
- Annual leave (vacation): 13 day accrual per year
- Sick leave: 13 day accrual per year
- Immunizations (Flu Shots, Tetanus, etc.)
- Wellness Incentive Programs
- Annual Wellness Fair
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Financial Education Programs
- Funeral Leave
- Longevity Pay after 3 years (full-time status)
- Tuition Reimbursement after 2 years (full-time status)
- Employee assistance program
- Uniforms and equipment furnished
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement Benefits include:
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
* Employees can choose a contribution rate of 2.5%,5.0%, or 7.5%
* Gwinnett County will contribute 7.0% of your pensionable earnings per pay period.- An employee is fully vested in 5 years. An employee can retire if he/she has reached the age of 55 and the sum of his/her age and years of service equals 65.
- Deferred Compensation Plan
* If you contribute at least 2.5% of your base pay to the 457(b) plan, Gwinnett County will contribute an additional 1% to your Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (this is in addition to the 7% described above).
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Employer
- Gwinnett County
- Phone
-
770.822.7915
770.822.8000 - Website
- http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
- Address
-
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
- Employer
- Gwinnett County
- Phone
- 770.822.7915
- Website
- http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
- Address
-
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
- Senior IT Systems Administrator Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I agree to answer each of the following questions honestly and thoroughly. I understand that the information I provide will be verified throughout the hiring process.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional level analyst and systems experience in a large scale Information Technology environment?
- * QUESTION 3
- Describe your experience with physical and virtual builds.
- * QUESTION 4
- How have you managed patching Microsoft operating system critical and security updates?
- * QUESTION 5
- With this position supporting multiple organizations on a 24-hour and on-call basis, any concerns with this flexibility?
- * QUESTION 6
- This position requires a security background check for managing sensitive data. Any concerns with this verification?
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- * QUESTION 8
- Do you presently hold a valid driver's license?
- * QUESTION 9
- Have you ever served in the U.S. armed forces? If so, please explain.
- * QUESTION 10
- If you were discharged from the military for any reason other than a Honorable Discharge, you must explain in detail. If no, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 11
- If you have ever received a DUI, DWI, or similar offense, please explain. Provide date, location, and disposition of the case. If no, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 12
- Have you been convicted or entered a plea of "Nolo-contendre" for any of the following traffic offenses within the last SEVEN years?
- * QUESTION 13
- List all traffic citations received within the past SEVEN years. You must provide the following information for each: Date(s) Charge(s) Location(s) Disposition (how the citation(s) was/were handled. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If not completed, you will be disqualified. If no citation, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 14
- List all motor vehicle accidents you have been involved in as a driver during the last SEVEN years. You must provide the following information for each: Date(s) of accident(s) Type of accident(s) Citation(s) issued Driver at fault Dispositon of the Case(s) (i.e., how the case(s) was/were handled - pled nolo contendre, paid fine, bond forfeiture, license suspended/revoked, etc.) THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If not completed, you will be disqualified. If no citation, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 15
- Has your driver's license ever been suspended and/or revoked for any reason in the last SEVEN years?
- * QUESTION 16
- If your driver's license has ever been suspended, you must provide the following information: Date(s) of suspension Reason(s) suspended Date(s) reinstated THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If not completed, you will be disqualified. If no citation, you must write "N/A".
- QUESTION 17
- If you served in the military, were you ever the subject of any court martials, Article 15, company punishment or disciplinary action?
- * QUESTION 18
- Have you ever committed any undetected crimes (crimes that you have not been arrested for)? If yes, please explain. If no, list "N/A" as your response.
- * QUESTION 19
- Have you ever consumed any alcoholic beverages or used any type of illegal drugs while working? If yes, you must explain in detail (to include date, employer at time, and type of alcohol or drug consumed). If no, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 20
- Are you currently serving probation for any offense?
- * QUESTION 21
- If yes to the above question, you must provide the following information for each: Date(s) Charge(s) Disposition of case(s) THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If not completed, you will be disqualified. If no citation, you must write "N/A".
- * QUESTION 22
- Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted for a felony offense?
- * QUESTION 23
- If yes to the above question, you must provide the following information for each: Date(s) Charge(s) Disposition(s) THIS MUST BE COMPLETED IN DETAIL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. If not completed, you will be disqualified. If no citation, you must write "N/A".]
- * QUESTION 24
- Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a misdemeanor?
- * Required Question