IT Systems Administrator

Brazoria County is looking for a talented and versatile IT professional to join our dedicated Information Systems team. Because we operate with a lean staff compared to similarly sized counties, this position offers a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities to contribute across multiple areas of IT. If you're passionate about broad-scope IT infrastructure and serving your community, we want to hear from you!

As our IT Systems Administrator, you will be a central expert for a wide variety of the county's infrastructure and applications. Your work will ensure seamless connectivity and security for all county operations.

• Architect & Innovate:
  Manage our core virtualization systems, scale front-end hardware and VM templates, and oversee Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) hosts.
• Govern Directory Services:
  Administer Active Directory (user and service accounts, ADSI Edit structure, Sites and Services replication topology, and fine-grained password policies through Active Directory Administrative Center), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and Microsoft 365/Azure environments.
• Secure & Protect:
  Act as a guardian of our digital assets by managing network security systems, perimeter defenses, firewall policies, and secure access solutions.
• Ensure Data Integrity:
  Oversee enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Maintain Specialized Apps:
  Ensure the high availability and reliability of critical county applications.
• Expand Your Reach:
  Provide secondary support for endpoint and security systems

• Versatile
  
  Experience:
  
  A proven history of comfortably navigating diverse, multi-disciplinary IT environments and the ability to pivot quickly between disparate systems.
• Technical Expertise:
  Broad foundational knowledge across enterprise storage, virtualization, Microsoft directory services, and network security.
• Problem-Solving Mindset:
  An analytical approach to troubleshooting with the ability to diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues efficiently.
• Core Requirements: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of experience) with at least 3 years of relevant IT experience. You must also hold a valid Texas driver's license, have the ability to lift 50 pounds, and successfully pass an FBI background check.

• Experience with Dell EMC Isilon or Wasabi cloud architectures
• Hands-on experience executing Bomgar deployments
• Familiarity with public sector or government IT environments
• Experience with Scale Computing HC3 virtualization environments

We believe in supporting those who serve our community. We offer an environment where you can grow professionally while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.

• Competitive Compensation:
  We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Enjoy robust medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Secure Your Future:
  Participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a generous county match, helping you build long-term financial security.
• Work-Life Balance:
  We support a healthy balance between work and personal life through paid vacation, sick leave, and 14 county holidays annually.
• Meaningful Work:
  Your work directly supports the technology systems that enable critical county services for more than 370,000 residents.

Brazoria County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.