IT Systems Administrator

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For more information, please see: https:// The purpose of this position is to ensure the effective operation of the network, hardware and software of the information technology systems. This position designs, tests, evaluates, and manages information technology systems, performing a wide range of duties relating to networking, hardware and software. Contact with customers and suppliers also forms part of the role.

This position occasionally assigns activities to other employees.

• Administers Windows servers within the County network and conducts related installation, configuration and maintenance; ensures all system updates are regularly performed.

• Manages system backup functions; designs and implements disaster recovery plans for operating systems, databases, networks, servers and software applications.

• Maintains and monitors the VMware.

• Performs analysis/troubleshooting, system monitoring and administration of IP phone system and Unity Voicemail, providing maintenance, and support, as required.

• Administers exchange email system; installs, configures and initiates exchange servers; provides on-call support for end users; monitors and analyzes email server software, system usage, and plans for growth/increases in capacity; and resolves problems affecting messaging systems.

• Installs and maintains SQL database servers.

• Helps monitor and maintain the helpdesk support system.

• Distributes and monitors server storage space allotments; sets up
  Active Directory, related policies, security, and batch files;
  provides support for various hardware, software, and equipment issues and problems, as well as service or maintenance for server equipment and systems; coordinates with outside vendor technical support to resolve operating issues; inputs new telephones, voice mails, call attendants, and attendant consoles; stays abreast of latest telephone technology; conducts network asset management functions, including maintenance of network component inventory;
  analyzes system/application usage; recommends, schedules and performs software improvements; adds/removes new and existing end user accounts; develops, implements and maintains technology policies and training for end users; ensures they are performing properly; analyzes, troubleshoots data or performance issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.