IT Systems & Cisco Administrator

Overview

Our client is a large county government division with a need for an experienced IT Systems Administrator.

Job Type:
Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $35 to $50 per hour (DOE)

Schedule:

8am to 5pm / Monday to Friday

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.A. FOR ANY EMPLOYER

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, operation, and planning of the enterprise technical systems including:
• Network Servers & Data Storage Devices
• Network Operating Systems & Enterprise Imaging
• Email System & Data Access Security
• Data Backup & Recovery Systems

• Provides technical expertise in capacity planning, functional and technical design of enterprise systems, and the resolution of complex problems
• Oversees the testing, implementation, maintenance, documentation, and development of operation and maintenance policies and procedures
• Executes enterprise server and network design, planning, and implementation
• Provides assistance in troubleshooting escalated issues related to system failures and problems
• Acts independently to troubleshoot complex problems immediately to avoid costly down time and service outages
• Collaborates with district stakeholders to develop SLAs that fulfill district objectives
• Design and develop the infrastructure to meet SLAs requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, plan, implement, maintain and troubleshoot all centralized District Data Center Infrastructure including: servers, storage, networking, HRIS, Mail, Web, Databases, Payroll & Accounting and specialized servers for Business Services, Cluster Servers, Update Servers, Security Patch Servers and the full VMWare Server Farm and Infrastructure
• Resolve complex network and server technical issues escalated from System Administrators and Technical Analysts
• Research and Design, implement and troubleshoot/maintain District Wide Active Directory, Replication and Network access Hierarchy, including remote sites. Also, Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Windows Internet Naming Services (WINS) and RADIUS. Multiple Organizational Units (OUs) and Domains
• Design, develop, implement, and administer enterprise security measures to restrict unauthorized or inappropriate use of Information Technology resources and the data therein entrusted
• Develop written, electronic, and physical means to enforce policies, procedures, and practices that protect public, District, and individual rights
• Provide technical expertise and makes enterprise recommendations related to standards, security, projects, implementations and roll-outs, etc.
• Act as an organizational interface with vendors to learn about new systems / products and how they could best be utilized
• Develop, test, implement and train on District-wide server and workstation operating System (OS) standards. This includes Enterprise imaging/system preparation, application/software suite installs, SQL, Internet Information Services (IIS) and Exchange
• Provide updates and critical information to the CITO and I.T. Managers related to enterprise design, system performance, security issues and technical procedures
• Mentor, instruct and train System Administrators and Technical Analysts

EDUCATION AND RELATED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent major. Four (4) additional years of similar and relevant experience may be substituted for this requirement
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of LAN/WAN/WLAN network systems
• Additional three (3) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of Enterprise Network and Server management

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Network Administration Certification from Cisco or equivalent

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment
• Ability…