System Administrator

This hands-on position will support servers, networks, communications systems, security, backups, and related infrastructure while working closely with IT teams and business partners. A major upcoming initiative is replacing the County’s network access and wireless infrastructure using Juniper Mist. The Systems Administrator will contribute to planning, deployment, configuration, migration, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration of this next-generation network environment.

The Information Technology Department delivers reliable, innovative, and impactful technology solutions while serving as a trusted technology partner to the organization. The team values collaboration, customer focus, civility, accountability, innovation, and agility.

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining enterprise servers, networks, communication systems, and related infrastructure.
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliable day-to-day operations.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain server operating systems and software.
• Developing and maintaining enterprise backup, recovery, and data-protection strategies.
• Supporting network and infrastructure installations, relocations, configurations, and repairs at local and remote sites.
• Developing scripts and automation to improve system efficiency and reduce repetitive work.
• Maintaining accurate system documentation, equipment inventories, configurations, and operating procedures.
• Collaborating with network, server, database, security, and other IT teams on projects, upgrades, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvements.
• Providing responsive technical support, including rotating 24x7 on-call coverage, while minimizing disruption to County operations.

Requirements

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Broad knowledge of servers, networking, operating systems, security, backups, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Hands-on technical ability and comfort working with hardware, cabling, configurations, and data center equipment.
• Ability to automate tasks through scripting and improve system efficiency.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-service skills.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and project-management abilities.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm and effective during outages, emergencies, and on-call situations.
• A proactive mindset focused on reliability, security, continuous improvement, and minimizing operational disruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of project management and/or program management experience required.
• One (1) year of coordinating, facilitating, and/or leading cross-functional teams required.
• Ability to obtain Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification within one (1) year of hire date required.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to work anywhere in the County as needed and required.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• At least 3 in-office days per week, based on team and business needs.
• On-site work will occur at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, CO.
• Requires rotating 24/7 on-call support for emergency repairs and critical system issues.
• Weekend, after-hours, or emergency work may be required as part of the rotating on-call schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays