Systems Administrator (Vacancy)

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Division of Water Reclamation, under direction, the Systems Administrator will install and maintain the Water Reclamation plants SCADA system hardware and software. Responsibilities include: User support for management and operators using the desktop/HMI’s on the SCADA network. Installs new hardware and software packages. Modifies and adapts software features and structures to meet the needs of the clients. Maintains day-to-day operation of the Windows OS for desktops and servers including but not limited to upgrades, systems backups and recovery, user accounts, security Logs, creating/using batch files, and systems health status. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with desktop and server hardware and operating systems software. Detects, diagnoses, reports, and/or corrects system/server problems. Communicates with programmers and other IT staff to resolve these issues. Monitors, analyzes, and resolves security issues regarding the computer system and the network and evaluates and installs security patches & antivirus program. Remains current on operating system vulnerabilities. Writes and or adds to current system documentation, program specifications, production procedures, and other documentation that may include user manuals and instructions. Maintains accurate documentation and administrative information of the operating systems. Install, support, and maintain UPSes for core servers. Responsible for recycling old UPS chassis and batteries when the hardware refresh happens. Participates in Citywide information technology projects. Participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable regarding developments in the field of systems administration. Performs related duties as required. This is primarily performed on premises at the facilities. 0% remote capability.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in computer or information systems maintenance, systems administration, or systems analysis.
Possession of an associate's degree and an additional two (2) years of experience as listed above, or valid certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server, Hewlett-Packard Unix Certified Systems Administrator (HP-UX CSA) or comparable certification and an additional two (2) years of experience as listed above, or an additional four (4) years of experience as listed above may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or closely related field.
Valid certification in Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ Microsoft Certified.
Windows Server Administrator Associate AZ 802
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/801)
CompTIA Server+
Dell PowerEdge Operate Certification.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain the Water Reclamation plants SCADA system hardware and software.
Provide user support for management and operators using the desktop/HMI’s on the SCADA network.
Install new hardware and software packages.
Modify and adapt software features and structures to meet client needs.
Maintain day-to-day operation of Windows OS for desktops and servers, including upgrades, backups, recovery, user accounts, security logs, batch files, and system health status.
Analyze and resolve problems associated with desktop and server hardware and operating systems software.
Detect, diagnose, report, and correct system/server problems.
Communicate with programmers and other IT staff to resolve issues.
Monitor, analyze, and resolve security issues regarding the computer system and network.
Evaluate and install security patches and antivirus programs.
Remain current on operating system vulnerabilities.
Write and add to current system documentation, program specifications, production procedures, user manuals, and instructions.
Maintain accurate documentation and administrative information of the operating systems.
Install, support, and maintain UPSes for core servers.
Recycle old UPS chassis and batteries during hardware refresh.
Participate in Citywide information technology projects.
Participate in professional activities to stay knowledgeable about systems administration developments.
Perform related duties as required.
Maintain day-to-day operation of operating systems (OS) including but not limited to upgrades, systems backups and recovery, user accounts, security logs, shell scripting, and systems health status.
Analyze and resolve problems associated with server hardware and operating systems software.
Detect, diagnose, report, and/or correct system/server problems.
Communicate with programmers and other IT staff to resolve these issues.
Close help desk tickets as maintenance work is completed and/or problems are resolved.
Coordinate and communicate network maintenance schedule, repairs, and downtime to appropriate staff for communication to clients/users.
Coordinate hardware and software repair issues in conjunction with support personnel.
Monitor, analyze, and resolve security issues regarding computer system.
Evaluate and install security patches.
Remain current on operating system vulnerabilities.
Confer with management to determine user requirements, procedures, and problems in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of existing operating systems or to create new systems.
Research, analyze and test application or system software for compatibility and capability to perform necessary job assignments.
Install new hardware and software packages.
Modify, and adapt software features and structures to meet the needs of the clients.
Provide technical assistance to clients and end-users.
Write system documentation, program specifications, production procedures, and other documentation that may include user manuals and instructions.
Maintain accurate documentation and administrative information for the operating systems.
Provide training to staff and coach subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties, raising their overall technical knowledge.
Participate in Citywide information technology projects.
Participate in professional activities to remain knowledgeable regarding developments in the field of systems administration.