Senior IT Systems Administrator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4612655) Apply  Senior IT Systems Administrator Salary $77,901.00 - $103,200.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02655 Department Department of Information Technology Services Opening Date 08/08/2024 Closing Date 10/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description This is a critical position within the Systems and Cloud Operations organization. This position will handle Enterprise Systems administration both On Premise and in the Cloud (Microsoft Azure). This position will work closely with the Infrastructure Team, external areas, key customers and other IT teams as well. This position may also be responsible for managing projects. Essential Duties + Microsoft server security, critical updates and vulnerability patching + Server hardware build and configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting + Virtualized Server Management + Knowledge and understanding of the Azure Cloud Environment related to Server Maintenance, Buildouts, and Migrations + Server inventory tracking, reconciliation, and surplus management + Active Directory administration, account, and security group management + Exchange Server / Office 365 administration, mailbox, and email group management + Knowledge and understanding of Azure Cloud administration including Single Sign-On, App Registrations, System Configurations, Licensing, and Network Connectivity between On-Premises and the Azure Cloud Environment + Analyzes development and implementation requirements and makes appropriate modifications to existing systems and prepares specifications based on customer requests + Performs needs assessment and recommends or develops system improvements and prepares related documentation + Participates in a variety of special projects related to Information Technology Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting. + This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. + This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval. Grade The grade for this position is C45(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND + Five years of progressively responsible, professional level analyst and systems experience in a large scale Information Technology environment; + An equivalent combination of education or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered. + Valid Driver’s License from state of residency. Preferred Qualifications + Three or more years of experience managing and configuring server hardware + Operational knowledge of Exchange On-Premise Servers / Office 365 + Operational knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft Critical Update procedures, and vulnerability remediation + Functional knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Exchange Server, Windows applications + Extensive PowerShell scripting knowledge and implementation of best practices + Knowledge and understanding of the Azure Cloud Environment related to Server Maintenance, Build-Outs, and Migrations + Knowledge and understanding building, maintaining and monitoring Windows servers + Operational and functional knowledge with HP server hardware and VMWare Virtual Servers + Experience with Exchange and Active Directory administration + Information technology principles and trends + Applicable laws, rules and regulations + Application development processes and tools + Analytical methods and performing needs assessments + Analyzing and designing complex systems + Communication technical information to a non-technical audience + Analyzing processes, information and data + Documenting procedures For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=907796&headerfooter=0) . Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/informationtechnologyservices) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study + Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study + Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study + Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study 02 How many years of IT experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 years to less than 6 years + 6 years to less than 7 years + 7 years to less than 8 years + 8 years to less than 9 years + 9 years to less than 10 years + 10 or more years 03 Describe your IT experience. If none, type N/A. Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com