City of Allentown - System Administrator

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Title: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Grade Number: S09

SALARY: $21.1202 Per Hour
Department: Information Technology


GENERAL PURPOSE

The System Administrator works within the Infrastructure group of the core IT department to support the enterprise environment. The key responsibility is achieving and maintaining overall technical integrity of Windows server systems. This is accomplished through careful design, implementation, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will be proficient in written and verbal communication, decision making, systematic problem solving, attention to detail, multitasking ability, and adherence to policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The System Administrator works under the direction of the Network Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


* Document change control processes.
* Maintain hardware and software configuration records.
* Implement operating system enhancements and patches.
* Review system event logs.
* Perform backup and restore operations, Veritas.
* Updates file system permissions.
* Update user access levels.
* Ensure server data integrity.
* Assist in disaster recovery planning.
* Develop new policies/procedures.

* Manage and report time spent on all work activities.
* Exhibit strong communication skills, both written and oral.
* Provide support of the infrastructure.
* Provide Desktop and Help Desk support when necessary, with technologies including Windows 2000/XP and application support.

* Perform any other duties required for the ongoing operation of the IT department.
* Provide on-call support required on a rotational basis.
* Perform related work as may be required.


DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


* Experience in administering and implementing Windows 2000/2003 Server;
* Understanding of network and distributed computing concepts;
* Experience with some or all of the following servers
o Exchange 2003 server
o SQL Server
o IIS Server
o ISA Server
o Terminal Server Services
o Domain Controller / Active Directory Servers
o Systems Management Server
o Sharepoint Portal Server
o Virtual Server
* Understanding of DHCP, TCP/IP, WINS, DFS;
* Understanding of the design of consistent network-wide file system layouts;
* Providing support with Active Directory, and maintenance of Group Policy Objects (GPO's); and
* Ability to write scripts in a particular administrative language.



EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business, with three (3) years experience in Windows systems administration; minimum Microsoft Certification Required within 12 months of hire: MCSA.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

This position requires intensive daily use of computers, phone, and other electronic devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Includes a formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job related tests that may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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