County of San Luis Obispo, CA
Enterprise Systems Administrator (County Classification: Systems Administrator I
County of San Luis Obispo, CA, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Salary :
$91,644.80 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location :
San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type:
Permanent - Salary
Job Number:
0924KS-002262-01
Department:
Information Technology
Division:
ITD Administration
Opening Date:
09/24/2024
About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo's Information Technology Department is looking for a Systems Administrator II/III to join our Enterprise Systems Administrator team. The recruitment will remain open until filled, for first review, apply by October 18th, 2024.
A Great Place to Live and Work
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco just off the Pacific coastline, approximately 283,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home. Our County's natural beauty includes beaches, lakes, mountains, wetlands, and oak-studded hills. It is home to California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, Hearst Castle, two historical missions, a commercial airport, and a Mediterranean-like climate. Residents rejuvenate themselves by enjoying the county's year-round farmers' markets, wineries, public trails, and cultural events.
San Luis Obispo County Employment
The County of San Luis Obispo fosters a healthy work-life balance while making valuable and personal contributions to enhance the livelihood of a vibrant and vital community.
The Information Technology Department
San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department (ITD) offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is encouraged and rewarded. ITD consists of 84 staff within four (4) operational Divisions: Administration; Applications; Customer Service / Delivery; and Infrastructure. ITD resources are operated and maintained in a manner that supports high availability of services while minimizing risk of business interruption. ITD's focus is on developing a sustainable customer focused technology environment that enhances and improves the quality of technology services used by County departments for the benefit of all San Luis Obispo County residents, businesses, and visitors. This career opportunity provides candidates the exposure of working with all county departments; essentially 23 different industries. The County supports a work-life balance and hybrid work environment, provides a generous pension, and provides an outstanding community-oriented environment.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for multi-skilled candidates with enterprise system administration experience to support our Infrastructure Division. The Enterprise Systems Administrator will work in a multi-faceted support role that requires a broad range of advanced technical and interpersonal skills. This position is responsible to administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize the county's centralized and core virtual computing; on-premises and cloud storage; on-premises and cloud backup; on-premises and cloud Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
Click Here to view the full job description for Systems Administrator II.Click Here
to view the full job description for Systems Administrator III.Click Here
to learn more about the San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will join an existing team of highly experienced enterprise system administrators. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Interpersonal competencies
- the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:Have a positive attitude with a "get it done correctly" the first-time mind set
Have a high degree of self-motivation
Have a passion for keeping technologies current and a willingness to learn new technologies
Be able to implement a careful and meticulous approach to configuring complex IT systems
Have strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to avoid service interruption
Be able to plan and execute work independently and as a team member
Be able to prioritize and manage several tasks daily
Be able to collaborate with others to solve problems, design solutions and implement changes
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Interact in difficult situations with a professional, thoughtful, and open demeanorSystems Administration Experience
- the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with administrating and supporting the following technologies:
Microsoft Office 365 online services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive
Microsoft SharePoint Online websites and Power Platform services
Microsoft Server operating system configuration and optimization
Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing servers and services
Microsoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on authentication services
Microsoft PowerShell and other scripting languages
Microsoft SQL database administration, optimization, and reporting
Microsoft SCCM, SCOM, and Intune administration and utilization
Cisco Unified Computing System hardware support and optimization
Cisco Firewall log analytics
VMWare ESXi Hypervisor, vSphere, NSX, and Distributed Firewall
Pure Storage SSD appliance hardware and software
Veeam Enterprise Backup and Replication software administration
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
Red Hat and Ubuntu operating system configuration and administration
Generic server and storage hardware support and optimization
Splunk log querying, reporting, and analytics
Ability to work with systems and components across OSI Layer 1 through 7
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices especially related to user access, east/west data flow, and resource authenticationTechnical Certifications (optional)
- one or more of the following certifications, or similar, are a plus (please include technical certifications in your application):
Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer Associate
VMware Data Center Virtualization certification
VMware Network Virtualization certification
VMware End-User Computing certification
VMware Cloud Management and Automation certification
Configuring Cisco Unified Computing System course certificate
Cisco CCST IT Support certification
VMCE Veeam Certified Engineer
VMCA Veeam Certified Architect
Pure Storage Data Storage Associate
Pure Storage Flash Array Storage Professional
Pure Storage Data Protection Professional
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Systems Administrator II:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
OR B:
An associates degree or60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.Systems Administrator III:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.
OR B: An associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.Licenses and CertificatesCertain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Other Conditions of Employment:Employees must be willing and able to respond to after-normal workday or irregular and on-call emergency requests on nights, weekends and holidays.
How to Apply
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged!
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities, which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and rated as a part of the selection process.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Reasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us
for more information.
Veteran's Preference PointsIf you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a DifferenceEmployees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and BenefitsYour annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated
Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) .
Some benefits include:- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)- Free visits to the employee health clinic- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust- Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)- Paid personal, sick and vacation days- 12 paid holidays- Employee Assistance Program- Education and Wellness Allowance- Post Employment Health Plan- Family Friendly workplace policies- Flexible work schedule options- Rideshare commuter benefits- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and DevelopmentThe County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
- Emotional Intelligence- Supervisor/Manager academies- Microsoft Suite courses- Defensive Driving- Financial management- Retirement preparedness- Teambuilding- Written Communication- Conflict Management- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC- Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan ForgivenessDid you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programCounty employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance programEmployees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
01
Describe your system administration experience at the enterprise level, include which technologies listed in the job posting you have experience administering.
02
How do you stay up to date on changes to technologies that you administer?
03
What is the largest number of end users you have supported?
04
How many end users do you currently support?
Required Question
$91,644.80 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location :
San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type:
Permanent - Salary
Job Number:
0924KS-002262-01
Department:
Information Technology
Division:
ITD Administration
Opening Date:
09/24/2024
About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo's Information Technology Department is looking for a Systems Administrator II/III to join our Enterprise Systems Administrator team. The recruitment will remain open until filled, for first review, apply by October 18th, 2024.
A Great Place to Live and Work
Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco just off the Pacific coastline, approximately 283,000 people call San Luis Obispo County home. Our County's natural beauty includes beaches, lakes, mountains, wetlands, and oak-studded hills. It is home to California Polytechnic State University, Cuesta Community College, Hearst Castle, two historical missions, a commercial airport, and a Mediterranean-like climate. Residents rejuvenate themselves by enjoying the county's year-round farmers' markets, wineries, public trails, and cultural events.
San Luis Obispo County Employment
The County of San Luis Obispo fosters a healthy work-life balance while making valuable and personal contributions to enhance the livelihood of a vibrant and vital community.
The Information Technology Department
San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department (ITD) offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where exceptional performance is encouraged and rewarded. ITD consists of 84 staff within four (4) operational Divisions: Administration; Applications; Customer Service / Delivery; and Infrastructure. ITD resources are operated and maintained in a manner that supports high availability of services while minimizing risk of business interruption. ITD's focus is on developing a sustainable customer focused technology environment that enhances and improves the quality of technology services used by County departments for the benefit of all San Luis Obispo County residents, businesses, and visitors. This career opportunity provides candidates the exposure of working with all county departments; essentially 23 different industries. The County supports a work-life balance and hybrid work environment, provides a generous pension, and provides an outstanding community-oriented environment.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for multi-skilled candidates with enterprise system administration experience to support our Infrastructure Division. The Enterprise Systems Administrator will work in a multi-faceted support role that requires a broad range of advanced technical and interpersonal skills. This position is responsible to administer, monitor, maintain, and optimize the county's centralized and core virtual computing; on-premises and cloud storage; on-premises and cloud backup; on-premises and cloud Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
Click Here to view the full job description for Systems Administrator II.Click Here
to view the full job description for Systems Administrator III.Click Here
to learn more about the San Luis Obispo County Information Technology Department.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will join an existing team of highly experienced enterprise system administrators. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Interpersonal competencies
- the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:Have a positive attitude with a "get it done correctly" the first-time mind set
Have a high degree of self-motivation
Have a passion for keeping technologies current and a willingness to learn new technologies
Be able to implement a careful and meticulous approach to configuring complex IT systems
Have strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to avoid service interruption
Be able to plan and execute work independently and as a team member
Be able to prioritize and manage several tasks daily
Be able to collaborate with others to solve problems, design solutions and implement changes
Have strong verbal and written communication skills
Interact in difficult situations with a professional, thoughtful, and open demeanorSystems Administration Experience
- the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with administrating and supporting the following technologies:
Microsoft Office 365 online services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive
Microsoft SharePoint Online websites and Power Platform services
Microsoft Server operating system configuration and optimization
Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing servers and services
Microsoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on authentication services
Microsoft PowerShell and other scripting languages
Microsoft SQL database administration, optimization, and reporting
Microsoft SCCM, SCOM, and Intune administration and utilization
Cisco Unified Computing System hardware support and optimization
Cisco Firewall log analytics
VMWare ESXi Hypervisor, vSphere, NSX, and Distributed Firewall
Pure Storage SSD appliance hardware and software
Veeam Enterprise Backup and Replication software administration
Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
Red Hat and Ubuntu operating system configuration and administration
Generic server and storage hardware support and optimization
Splunk log querying, reporting, and analytics
Ability to work with systems and components across OSI Layer 1 through 7
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices especially related to user access, east/west data flow, and resource authenticationTechnical Certifications (optional)
- one or more of the following certifications, or similar, are a plus (please include technical certifications in your application):
Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert
Microsoft 365 Certified Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator Associate
Microsoft 365 Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer Associate
VMware Data Center Virtualization certification
VMware Network Virtualization certification
VMware End-User Computing certification
VMware Cloud Management and Automation certification
Configuring Cisco Unified Computing System course certificate
Cisco CCST IT Support certification
VMCE Veeam Certified Engineer
VMCA Veeam Certified Architect
Pure Storage Data Storage Associate
Pure Storage Flash Array Storage Professional
Pure Storage Data Protection Professional
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Systems Administrator II:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
OR B:
An associates degree or60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.Systems Administrator III:
Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.
OR B: An associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.Licenses and CertificatesCertain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Other Conditions of Employment:Employees must be willing and able to respond to after-normal workday or irregular and on-call emergency requests on nights, weekends and holidays.
How to Apply
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged!
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.
Most recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities, which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and rated as a part of the selection process.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
Reasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail
hr@co.slo.ca.us
for more information.
Veteran's Preference PointsIf you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a DifferenceEmployees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and BenefitsYour annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated
Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) .
Some benefits include:- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)- Free visits to the employee health clinic- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust- Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)- Paid personal, sick and vacation days- 12 paid holidays- Employee Assistance Program- Education and Wellness Allowance- Post Employment Health Plan- Family Friendly workplace policies- Flexible work schedule options- Rideshare commuter benefits- Pet Insurance
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and DevelopmentThe County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
- Emotional Intelligence- Supervisor/Manager academies- Microsoft Suite courses- Defensive Driving- Financial management- Retirement preparedness- Teambuilding- Written Communication- Conflict Management- Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC- Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan ForgivenessDid you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programCounty employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance programEmployees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
01
Describe your system administration experience at the enterprise level, include which technologies listed in the job posting you have experience administering.
02
How do you stay up to date on changes to technologies that you administer?
03
What is the largest number of end users you have supported?
04
How many end users do you currently support?
Required Question