After-Hours Systems Administrator II
Apply NowCompany: Oregon Metro
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Salary: $84,760.00 - $113,630.40 Annually
Location : Portland, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-0067-IT
Department: Information Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
The Information Technology and Records Management Department is looking for an After-Hours Systems Administrator II to perform system administrator jobs and tasks supporting Metro's evening operations.
As the After-Hours Systems Administrator II you will
Attributes for success
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to perform those activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires continuous and/or frequent standing, walking, fingering, talking, and repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing, and handling. It also requires occasional stooping, crawling, reaching, feeling, and repetitive motions of feet, sitting, bending, kneeling and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Schedule
This position's hours will be nights and weekends, typically Thursday to Monday, 2pm to 11pm. Some variance can be made for scheduling, but the majority of the hours will be in the evening.
Hybrid Telework
At this time, this position is designated as "hybrid telework." You will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON
The full-salary range for this position is step 1. $84,760.00 to step 7. $113,630.40. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1. $84,760.00 to the equity range step 4. $98,155.20.
This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as a Systems Administrator II classification.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
Questions?
Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email:
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans' preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
How to Apply
For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro's page.
Government Jobs
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Metro
Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.
As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.
Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.
This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:
Metro also offers a variety of perks for all employees, including free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights!), Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks, membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club, credit union eligibility and more. Employees also receive access to financial wellness and legal consultation services, as well as first-time home buying and ownership counseling.
Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.
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Location : Portland, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-0067-IT
Department: Information Services
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
The Information Technology and Records Management Department is looking for an After-Hours Systems Administrator II to perform system administrator jobs and tasks supporting Metro's evening operations.
As the After-Hours Systems Administrator II you will
- Provide technical assistance and support to Metro's evening and weekend operations.
- Install and configure common IT infrastructure technology.
- Work with higher level Systems Administrators to coordinate the installation of advanced IT Infrastructure technology.
- Resolve common network infrastructure, server, and operating system issues.
- Monitor network operations under supervision of higher-level Systems Administrators.
- Troubleshoot problems and ensure that equipment is operating efficiently.
- Carry out preventative maintenance and backup activities.
- Support agency sustainability and equity goals by replacing old IT infrastructure equipment, particularly at sites and locations that may be otherwise overlooked.
- Perform common IT infrastructure updates.
Attributes for success
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Basic project management skills.
- Has a solid understanding of and experience in the concepts, practices and procedures for trouble shooting and diagnostic testing of network issues including network operating systems (hardware and software).
- Capable of training users in applications and fundamentals.
- Ability to do research on products and technologies.
- Ability to write basic documentation.
- Evaluates and/or recommends purchases.
- Familiarity with basic system administration tools and processes.
- Fundamental understanding of an operating system.
- Understands configuration and installation of network operating systems and common network applications.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications
- 1-3 year of related professional experience and
- A bachelor's degree or
- Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions
This position requires the ability to perform those activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires continuous and/or frequent standing, walking, fingering, talking, and repetitive motions of hand/wrists, hearing, and handling. It also requires occasional stooping, crawling, reaching, feeling, and repetitive motions of feet, sitting, bending, kneeling and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Schedule
This position's hours will be nights and weekends, typically Thursday to Monday, 2pm to 11pm. Some variance can be made for scheduling, but the majority of the hours will be in the evening.
Hybrid Telework
At this time, this position is designated as "hybrid telework." You will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The manager will work with you to identify a schedule that balances the operational needs of the department and your needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
- Previous experience working in a union an environment.
- Previous experience with server, network, wireless, storage, UPS upgrades and installations.
- Experience with low voltage cabling and common IT connections/interfaces.
- Previous experience with IT request tracking and monitoring systems.
- Previous experience with asset management and CMDB.
- Basic experience with IT change management.
- Windows Server experience.
- Basic Cisco IOS experience.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
- A completed online application
- Responses to supplemental questions
The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/interviews
- Testing/assessments (if applicable)
- Reference check
- Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON
The full-salary range for this position is step 1. $84,760.00 to step 7. $113,630.40. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1. $84,760.00 to the equity range step 4. $98,155.20.
This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as a Systems Administrator II classification.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.
Questions?
Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann
Email:
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans' preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
How to Apply
For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro's page.
Government Jobs
For assistance with your account or to reset your password please visit GovernmentJobs page.
Metro
Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.
As part of the Metro family, you play a vital role in serving the people of the greater Portland region.
Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners, and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. Benefits vary depending on position and full-time, part-time, and variable hour status.
This is a budgeted, regular status position with a full-time schedule. The position is eligible for these benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision health insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation, holiday, and other leave
- Paid parental leave
- Full contribution to Oregon PERS retirement
- No-cost TriMet Hop Pass
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training opportunities
- Flexible schedules depending on position and department
- Hybrid/Telework living in Oregon /Washington depending on position and department
Metro also offers a variety of perks for all employees, including free admission to the Oregon Zoo (including ZooLights!), Oxbow and Blue Lake Regional Parks, membership discount at Lloyd Athletic Club, credit union eligibility and more. Employees also receive access to financial wellness and legal consultation services, as well as first-time home buying and ownership counseling.
Some positions are represented by a union and have additional benefits.
01
Tell us the steps you take to troubleshoot network issues and the tools you use in the process.
02
Tell us about your experience with deploying and maintaining virtual servers.
03
How would you handle a situation where a critical server or system goes down while people rely on its services?
04
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?
Required Question