Systems Administrator Job Brownsville area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Systems Administrator

Salary: 127 - $78,329.00 minimum salary.

Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Technology Officer, the Systems Administrator develops plans to optimize data center and remote sites by monitoring performance, memory storage, security, networking, and growth requirements. Works closely with the CIO, CTO, CISO, Support, and Applications teams to monitor performance, security, and functionality for IT. Provides insight and recommendations for budgetary planning for continued growth and security of the technology infrastructure.

Provides network and security support for all servers and network devices. Responsible for designing, organizing, modifying, and maintaining Cameron County’s Network and Operations Center. Recommends and enforces networking policies and procedures as approved by the Department, including all other related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Manage, monitor, and configure data center hardware and software applications and environments

Primarily responsible for installation, maintenance, backup, and data recovery solutions and practices

Install, update, and manage software on servers and switches for security, compliance, and functionality.

Evaluate and optimize servers to optimize systems for effective performance.

Develop server upgrade plans, procedures, and the installation of operating systems of the servers.

Oversee, design, and implement new or revised methods that effectively meet agency needs.

Oversee design and manage the roles and access privileges of individual users and devices to a variety of applications to prevent unauthorized access.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve system hardware, software, and networking issues; and provide status reports to management.

Recommend systems technology solutions and enterprise-related hardware and software standards.

Assist in analyzing and defining agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures.

Assist with budget recommendations for operating systems, hardware, and software.

May supervise the work of others.

Perform related work as assigned.

Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.

Perform routine maintenance on network and server equipment and peripherals.

Develop and maintain complete and accurate documentation, including regular maintenance logs.

Assist in network and data wiring, including proper termination, labeling, and documentation.

Maintain network inventory for system management.

Perform system configuration under the supervision of the Chief Technology Officer.

Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the network, servers, data center(s), and security.

Perform system backups on all servers and systems as required, with regularly scheduled testing.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Stay current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommend ways for Cameron County to take advantage of new technology.

Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates, and patches as required.

Perform troubleshooting as required, leading problem‑solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.

Manage and monitor the data center and computer host systems, including hardware, software, and equipment such as air‑conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system), and fire protection system.

Adhere to an off‑hour standby or on‑call status as required and during emergencies.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the information technology field with similar duties and responsibilities. Proficient in Microsoft server operating systems. Experience with Active Directory (AD), Group Policy (GPOs), Domain Managed Services (DNS), virtual environments, and backup technologies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good working knowledge of Intel-based computers, Windows, and Linux. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Active Directory and administration methodologies.…