Systems Administrator

Washington County•St. George, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Washington County is seeking a Systems Administrator to lead the management of our critical server environment, enterprise systems, and data infrastructure. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the technology that keeps county services running for employees and the public every day. As our Systems Administrator, you'll oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of the County's server infrastructure while serving as a technical leader within the Information Technology Department. You'll work on projects that directly impact County operations and mentor junior IT staff.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration or computer operations (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience with: Windows and Linux Server Administration
Experience with: VMware/vSphere or Proxmox virtualization
Experience with: Storage Arrays and SAN technologies
Experience with: Active Directory/OpenLDAP
Experience with: Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Experience with: Scripting languages such as Bash, PHP, or JavaScript
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Systems Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Administer Windows and Linux servers, virtual environments, and enterprise storage systems.
Manage Active Directory, OpenLDAP, databases, internet domains, and server applications.
Plan, implement, and maintain disaster recovery and backup solutions.
Monitor system performance and recommend hardware and software improvements.
Coordinate with IT staff on networking, security, firewalls, VPNs, and infrastructure planning.
Provide advanced technical support and training to county employees.
Evaluate new technologies and work with vendors to procure hardware and software.
Supervise and mentor a Junior Systems Administrator.