County of San Luis Obispo
Enterprise Systems Administrator (County Classification: Systems Administrator I
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
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 WorkLocated 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.
The Information Technology DepartmentSan 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.
About the OpportunityWe 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.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:Interpersonal competenciesHave a positive attitude with a “get it done correctly” the first-time mind setHave a high degree of self-motivationHave a passion for keeping technologies current and a willingness to learn new technologiesBe able to implement a careful and meticulous approach to configuring complex IT systemsHave strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to avoid service interruptionBe able to plan and execute work independently and as a team memberBe able to prioritize and manage several tasks dailyBe able to collaborate with others to solve problems, design solutions and implement changesHave strong verbal and written communication skillsInteract in difficult situations with a professional, thoughtful, and open demeanorSystems Administration ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365 online services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDriveMicrosoft SharePoint Online websites and Power Platform servicesMicrosoft Server operating system configuration and optimizationMicrosoft Azure Cloud Computing servers and servicesMicrosoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on authentication servicesMicrosoft PowerShell and other scripting languagesMicrosoft SQL database administration, optimization, and reportingMicrosoft SCCM, SCOM, and Intune administration and utilizationCisco Unified Computing System hardware support and optimizationCisco Firewall log analyticsVMWare ESXi Hypervisor, vSphere, NSX, and Distributed FirewallPure Storage SSD appliance hardware and softwareVeeam Enterprise Backup and Replication software administrationVeeam Backup for Microsoft 365Red Hat and Ubuntu operating system configuration and administrationGeneric server and storage hardware support and optimizationSplunk log querying, reporting, and analyticsAbility to work with systems and components across OSI Layer 1 through 7Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices especially related to user access, east/west data flow, and resource authenticationTechnical Certifications (optional)Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator ExpertMicrosoft 365 Certified Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer AssociateVMware Data Center Virtualization certificationVMware Network Virtualization certificationVMware End-User Computing certificationVMware Cloud Management and Automation certificationConfiguring Cisco Unified Computing System course certificateCisco CCST IT Support certificationVMCE Veeam Certified EngineerVMCA Veeam Certified ArchitectPure Storage Data Storage AssociatePure Storage Flash Array Storage ProfessionalPure Storage Data Protection ProfessionalSplunk Core Certified Power UserMinimum QualificationsA 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 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, 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.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.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
hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
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A Great Place to Live and WorkLocated 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.
The Information Technology DepartmentSan 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.
About the OpportunityWe 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.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:Interpersonal competenciesHave a positive attitude with a “get it done correctly” the first-time mind setHave a high degree of self-motivationHave a passion for keeping technologies current and a willingness to learn new technologiesBe able to implement a careful and meticulous approach to configuring complex IT systemsHave strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to avoid service interruptionBe able to plan and execute work independently and as a team memberBe able to prioritize and manage several tasks dailyBe able to collaborate with others to solve problems, design solutions and implement changesHave strong verbal and written communication skillsInteract in difficult situations with a professional, thoughtful, and open demeanorSystems Administration ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365 online services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDriveMicrosoft SharePoint Online websites and Power Platform servicesMicrosoft Server operating system configuration and optimizationMicrosoft Azure Cloud Computing servers and servicesMicrosoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on authentication servicesMicrosoft PowerShell and other scripting languagesMicrosoft SQL database administration, optimization, and reportingMicrosoft SCCM, SCOM, and Intune administration and utilizationCisco Unified Computing System hardware support and optimizationCisco Firewall log analyticsVMWare ESXi Hypervisor, vSphere, NSX, and Distributed FirewallPure Storage SSD appliance hardware and softwareVeeam Enterprise Backup and Replication software administrationVeeam Backup for Microsoft 365Red Hat and Ubuntu operating system configuration and administrationGeneric server and storage hardware support and optimizationSplunk log querying, reporting, and analyticsAbility to work with systems and components across OSI Layer 1 through 7Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices especially related to user access, east/west data flow, and resource authenticationTechnical Certifications (optional)Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator ExpertMicrosoft 365 Certified Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer AssociateVMware Data Center Virtualization certificationVMware Network Virtualization certificationVMware End-User Computing certificationVMware Cloud Management and Automation certificationConfiguring Cisco Unified Computing System course certificateCisco CCST IT Support certificationVMCE Veeam Certified EngineerVMCA Veeam Certified ArchitectPure Storage Data Storage AssociatePure Storage Flash Array Storage ProfessionalPure Storage Data Protection ProfessionalSplunk Core Certified Power UserMinimum QualificationsA 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 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, 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.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.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
hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
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