5396 - Applications Systems Administrator

JOB OPEN UNTIL FILLEDSalary Grade: 13Pay RangeHiring Range: $57,607 - $69,128 AnnuallyFull Range: $57,607 - $80,649 AnnuallySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Recommends, designs, plans, implements, administers and maintains enterprise IT systems including database, network, software, security, tech support and general operations and their associated hardware including servers, desktop computers, network appliances, power systems, environmental systems, printers and other specific equipment within an Elected Official's technical infrastructure environment.
Maintains key infrastructure security, disaster recovery programs and associated computer operations/ help desk support functions for this technical infrastructure.
Serves in a lead capacity and as required, provides guidance and assistance to information technology staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
) Engineering & MaintenanceDesigns, manages, and maintains local area network infrastructure and network/server operating systems;Prepares network and operating system implementation plans, systems administration and network configuration and user documentation;Maintains network security devices such as firewalls, as well as consulting on general security measures;Evaluates, recommends, and integrates new technologies into existing data center environments;Maintains web server services (such as Apache or IIS) that allow for internal or external access to web sites;Maintains information systems disaster recovery plan, including, but not limited to power protection, off-site maintenance, and off-site storage;Assists with database administration, including, but not limited to, installation, security, patches, upgrades, capacity planning, and connectivity;Evaluates, recommends, configures, tests, and installs servers, personal computers, peripherals and related devices;Evaluates, recommends, configures, tests, and installs office productivity software;Provides technical and analytical assistance to County agencies as requested, and represents a division or department at various County and agency meetings and on technical committees.
Operational ManagementMaintains the hardware and software inventory and orders supplies;Maintains the software license inventory;Troubleshoots and diagnoses network, server, or desktop computer-related problems;Provides technical support to application developers;Manages computer operations, including but not limited to, job scheduling, backup and recovery, and printer maintenance;Applies operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes; performs routine maintenance and upkeep, such as changing backup tapes or replacing failed drives in a RAID;Adds, removes, and updates user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Knowledge of: designing and implementing local area networks with i.
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;principles of operating systems, system utilities, and network operating systems, including scripts;implementation and administration of multiple platform network operating systems and client side operating systems, including User/Group permissions and securities, external internet connectivity, and updates to software packages;software licensing and asset management, disaster recovery, and working with servicing organizations;principles of network security;principles of medium to large database administration;principles of computer operations and maintenance;principles and techniques for development and maintenance of data communications, security, disaster recovery, computer operations, and privacy measures;effective communication and training techniques.
Skill in: designing and maintaining a multiple host and operating system network and server environment;LAN and WAN topologies, TCP and UDP protocols;identifying, analyzing, testing, and resolving network and systems (non-applications) problems;analyzing and determining the effectiveness and applicability of system (non-applications) software and hardware;taking appropriate actions to refine systems (non-applications) and modify system (non-applications) software and hardware, including the use of system utilities;software licensing and asset management;computer operations and job scheduling;administering databases;intrusion detection and removal;training and assisting professional/technical staff;training and assisting end-users in computer systems techniques, procedures and standard office productivity applications;effective oral and written communications.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
Some positions require other certification/licenses at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
Failure to obtain/maintain the required certification/licensures shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Some positions will be required to work rotating shifts which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph examination, and/or pre-/post-appointment drug-testing by law enforcement agencies due to need for access to law enforcement, corrections, or Courts facilities, property and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, communications, and database systems.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Incumbents must be able to lift 40 pounds (printers, paper and supplies).
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.