IT Systems Administrator

Job Description

WAGE: $35.93 - $52.09

DEPARTMENT:
Weber Area Dispatch

PERSONNEL STATUS:
Full Time

BENEFITS:
Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness;
Parental Leave;
Maternity Leave

Performs professional and administrative systems administration work involving the implementation, maintenance, and security of District servers, networks, and operating systems. Performs complex technical systems administration and systems analysis work. Maintains and upgrades existing systems.

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Information Technology Manager.

None.

• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Install, configure, and maintain server, desktop, and network operating systems.
• Monitor system performance, availability, backups, and disaster recovery processes.
• Implement and maintain security controls including firewalls, monitoring, and data protection.
• Maintain integrity and availability of District servers, databases, and network infrastructure.
• Provide advanced technical support to users and partner agencies.
• Coordinate with vendors on system installations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Assist in development and enforcement of technical policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field preferred.

AND

Experience:

Four years of experience in systems and/or network administration.

OR

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, Red Hat) will be considered.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of scripting and automation (Power Shell, Bash, etc.);
Microsoft 365 administration, Windows Desktop OS, Windows Server, Red Hat, Ubuntu, VMware, and Hyper‑V;
In‑depth knowledge of firewalls and network switching.

Skills:

Skills in connecting and maintaining data processing and network equipment. Scripting and automation skills are a plus.

Abilities:
Ability to apply general principles to specific conditions effectively; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to research and evaluate system needs and design procedures to fulfill requirements. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, user agencies, supervisors, and the public.

Experience supporting multi‑site or public‑sector environments is preferred.

Experience with Motorola Flex Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System is preferred.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check in accordance with District policy and applicable law.

Position generally requires a Monday through Friday, daytime hour commitment, with most holidays off. Position does require some flexibility and adaptation to irregular schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays; adjustment of shifts, overtime, breaks, etc., may be required on short notice. Requires flexibility in providing on‑call status involving weekends and various hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level of the work environment is usually quiet. This position offers opportunities for continued professional development and technical training.