System Administrator II

Johnson County Kansas • Overland Park, KS

81d

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! For more information regarding Johnson County's awesome benefits package, click here: 2025 JOCO New Hire Guide by Flimp. Johnson County Library is a 14-branch suburban library system with a long history in our community. A suburb of the Kansas City metro area, our county is growing and diversifying. We serve neighborhoods ranging from urban to suburban to on-the-edge-of rural. We prize innovation and commitment to learning. We are a fun, forward-thinking organization with a mission to enrich people's lives.

Requirements

• An associate's degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in systems design, systems software and support.
• Advanced level technical skills in at least three of the following areas: Linux administration, Networking, VMWare, Server hardware, Storage and backup appliances, Automation.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains the Library server and core network infrastructure to include storage, virtual environment, physical environment, backups, and core routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Manages large operations level projects from beginning to end.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives and provides leadership on behalf of Systems team with senior staff and management.
• Serves as the primary administrator for the Library's Linux server environments.
• Recommends, installs, and configures new and replacement Linux servers as needed.
• Serves as the backup administrator for the Library's Windows server environments and infrastructure services such as Active Directory, DNS and DHCP, NTP, and others.
• Assists the Technology Infrastructure Manager with administering the core networking infrastructure of the Library, including routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Responds to and resolves complex support desk escalations.
• Monitors systems and demonstrates advanced knowledge of systems and Library infrastructure with application of advanced level troubleshooting skills.
• Creates and maintains documentation of Library systems, including processes and procedures.
• Develops and/or recommends improvements for business continuity and process improvement.
• Installs system software, hardware and associated updates as necessary.
• Develops, recommends and successfully implements new technologies.
• Deploys and decommissions physical and virtual servers.
• Maintains currency with IT skills and industry standards.
• Mentors junior level staff members.
• Develops and conducts training sessions for both technical and non-technical audiences on supported systems and applications.

Benefits

• Wonderful benefits
• Retirement plans
• Wellness incentives
• Great organizational culture

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees