Systems Administrator ; Previous not re

systems administrator i (previous applicants need not reapply)

• position type: technology/ administrator
• date posted: 12/10/2024
• location: central office - 191 south east st.
• date available: asap
• closing date: open until filled

• 12-month position (260 days/year), 8 hours per day
• daily work hours: tbd

• technology salary scale grade t19: $43.86 per hour; starting

under the fair labor and standards act this position is exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

the systems administrator i provides support, technical direction and expertise of enterprise systems and infrastructure, including planning, administering, and implementing all information technology/information systems requirements. This position also performs systems administration related duties with a primary focus on enterprise it/is infrastructure (storage, email, virtualization, databases) and other core layer technologies.

• manage the day-to-day operations of all it/is infrastructure including storage, applications, databases, email services, systems management, network resources and server/virtual infrastructure. This includes scheduling upgrades and maintenance that minimally impact core business and instructional functions. Performs off hour upgrades, installing patches, service packs, maintenance releases, troubleshooting, etc.
• automate tasks and improve operational efficiencies by designing vbs, powershell or related scripts.
• installs, configures, maintains and troubleshoots all network resources including servers, network infrastructure, virtual infrastructure, storage, applications, and sub-systems.
• implements and maintains information systems security as mandated by state, county, and internal requirements. Performs routine system audits and vulnerability assessments, verifies is security compliance.
• performs multi‑tiered incident, change management, problem resolution, and end‑user support.
• monitors faults, performance, and capacity issues; prepares remediation reports and documentation.
• proactively researches, analyzes, identifies and resolves trends of utilization or errors and implement appropriate performance tuning and troubleshooting techniques.
• continuously identifies opportunities for process and quality improvement and implements applicable technologies and/or process changes.
• implement and configure highly available infrastructure including design and test of fail‑over services, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, load balancing, etc.
• implement and configure systems management and proactive monitoring tools; troubleshoots and resolves identified telecommunication and network issues.
• implement and oversee backup systems. Protect all systems and end user data: schedule and maintain onsite and offsite backups, review backup logs, develop and maintain backup procedures, restore data and configurations, document recovery plans, and implement new backup technologies.
• document all systems administration processes and installation procedures.
• interfaces with internal and external customers and vendors to determine network infrastructure needs.
• updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• remain technically current and competent by learning new technologies and obtaining certifications as requested by management.
• manage and oversee network bills and services, manage purchasing of information systems infrastructure, open and work with tac cases to resolve issues.
• performs other duties as required.

• associates degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology, computer science, engineering or related field.
• comptia network+, security+, microsoft msce/mcitp or related certification.
• four (4) years’ full time experience providing systems administration within a large scale network infrastructure including experience administrating windows…