Systems Administrator II
Apply NowCompany: Adams County, CO
Location: Brighton, CO 80601
Description:
Salary : $80,143.49 - $116,208.06 Annually
Location : Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 06996
Department: IT & Innovation
Division: ITi Technical Services
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
What Success Looks Like In This Job
This mid-level position assists in the planning, installation, and monitoring of the operation of Adams County's server environment. The administrator will work with current technologies, including virtualization and blade systems. This position also has responsibilities for Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and other Microsoft technologies.
Primary Responsibility: The Systems Administrator II maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various server systems. Administers, installs and troubleshoots a variety of operating systems. Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance. Schedules, installs, and tests system software upgrades. Configures software and resolves technical problems. Monitors and maintains software licensing and maintenance agreements.
Examples of Duties for Success
Qualifications for Success
More Qualifications for Success
Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Click to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
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This role requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?
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This role requires at least 3 years of verifiable experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity. Do you meet this requirement?
04
This role requires possession of, or the ability to complete, the Azure Associate Administrator certification within 6 months of hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?
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This role requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?
Required Question
Location : Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 06996
Department: IT & Innovation
Division: ITi Technical Services
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.
What Success Looks Like In This Job
This mid-level position assists in the planning, installation, and monitoring of the operation of Adams County's server environment. The administrator will work with current technologies, including virtualization and blade systems. This position also has responsibilities for Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange and other Microsoft technologies.
Primary Responsibility: The Systems Administrator II maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various server systems. Administers, installs and troubleshoots a variety of operating systems. Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery and file maintenance. Schedules, installs, and tests system software upgrades. Configures software and resolves technical problems. Monitors and maintains software licensing and maintenance agreements.
Examples of Duties for Success
- Performs complex setup, installation, and configuration of physical and virtual servers
- Assists with the management of the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment
- Creates and administers file, print, and application shares on the server platforms
- Assists with the troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of hardware, operating systems, and application software
- Assists with backup and recovery operations
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required
- Accurately and thoroughly record information into ticket tracking software
- Follows up and communicates ticket information to users when appropriate
- Per our County Mission statement, "to responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation", this position will own and pursue integrity and innovation
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications for Success
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective and efficient customer service
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated and organized; able to prioritize and execute tasks under direct supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish, maintain, and develop a positive and harmonious working relationships with customers and colleagues
- Computer skills:Windows Operating Systems (OS); Microsoft Office products; Android and iOS platforms; Active Directory; local and network-based printing; wired and wireless networking
- Strong computer and troubleshooting skills using Windows-based operating systems and Office products, VMware, and CommVault technologies.
More Qualifications for Success
- Experience:
- 3 years of verifiable experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity.
- Education and Training:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- License or Certificate:
- Ability to complete the Azure Associate Administrator certification within 6 months of hire.
- Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License is required.
- Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
- Other:
- Ability to travel to other facilities as required within the scope of the job
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Requires long periods of sitting at a desk, up to 8 hours a day.
- Repeated movements including standing, sitting, kneeling, lifting, and bending in and around users' desks.
Adams County complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Click to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!
Benefits You Expect:
- AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
- Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
- Generous Vacation/Sick leave
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Fitness Center
- Employee Health Clinics
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Recreation Center Discounts
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Wellness programs
- Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- Yes, I understand but disagree.
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This role requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
03
This role requires at least 3 years of verifiable experience with desktop hardware, software applications, operating systems and network connectivity. Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
04
This role requires possession of, or the ability to complete, the Azure Associate Administrator certification within 6 months of hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
05
This role requires possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question