Administrator, Systems

DPS•Denver, CO

15h•$81,118 - $97,340

About The Position

Supports operating systems (e.g. Windows, Apple, iOS, Chrome, and Android) and applications on the District’s enterprise systems. Deploys the release of new technologies. Designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware. Ensures that the systems perform effectively and efficiently at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience, required.
Two (2) or more years of experience in expertise in multiple systems environments and experience troubleshooting, isolating and diagnosing problems.
Systems administrator level understanding of and experience managing Apple Remote Device Management, LANDesk, AirWatch, and Google Management Console.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or related, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses and implements new data processing techniques, software packages and equipment; recommends, plans for and implements operating and application systems modifications, upgrades and new releases; develops roadmap, lifecycle, and support plan for computer device hardware, operating systems and enterprise software.
Trains field support team on standard device configurations; provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth.
Installs and maintains all operating systems; establishes and maintains a stable and responsible environment for production, test and development landscapes; builds the physical software environments; provides technical guidance during all phases of development.
Provides problem identification and resolution expertise for Mac and other operating system environments; monitors ongoing systems, application and software operations; manages troubleshooting of server problems reported by user; writes shell scripts and SQL statements as necessary; ensures that appropriate systems backups and standard recovery and disaster recovery procedures are operational.
Ensures that appropriate systems backups and standard recovery and disaster recovery procedures are operational.
Develops, maintains and reports performance metrics on a weekly basis; develops and maintains all related documentation to support job functions.
Works with hardware and software vendors to address issues and solve problems.