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Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
09/24/25
Division:
Public Health Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
The System Administrator is responsible for performing hardware server setup. Install and configure the operating system, new releases and upgrades. Monitor and maintain computer systems. Determine the proper configurations for systems. Test programs to ensure efficiency. Maintain the protection of data. Configure user directories. Execute backup processes for data systems. Identify necessary equipment purchases. Configure system resources. Provide high level of support directly to customer base to resolve their individual, group, department or enterprise with solutions. Support basic functions of virtual infrastructure and blade server.
SCHEDULE: This position is hybrid, working 40 hours/ week, typically Monday - Friday
COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $ 86,314.23- $95,378 .31 USD Annually
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
BENEFITS:
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more . For more information, click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:- Maintain the day-to-day operations of servers, hardware, operating systems, security and data protection. Develop and implement new and follow existing maintenance processes and procedures. Identify any issues or problems and resolve them.
- Under general supervision, research, develop, test and implement technologies of software and hardware. Perform intermediate hardware server setup. Install and configure the operating system, new releases and upgrades. Determine impacts of new releases and upgrades. Determine a test plan to ensure quality results.
- Research, develop, test, implement and manage users, groups, applications, systems directories and files on server platforms. Grant access permissions. Ensure compliance with security standards.
- Configure and define system resources. Determine appropriate configuration parameters. Determine proper administration tools to implement the new configurations.
- Research, develop and execute backup and recovery processes for all data systems. Ensure compliance with existing backup and recovery process standards. Determine which files should be backed up.
- Collect information for capacity forecasts. Determine current systems utilization and make recommendations regarding system growth. Determine equipment specifications for purchase.
- Monitor, tune, diagnose and resolve intermediate operating system problems. For complex systems, develop and implements new and follow existing maintenance procedures. Identify any issues or problems and resolve them.
- Develop and implement intermediate scripts to automate common functions or system operations.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education : Bachelors degree in related filed, such as computer and information science or information technology
Experience : 1 yea r related work experience
*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
- VMware Certified Professional, UNIX/LINUX certification
- Certified Network Enginee r
- Certified GroupWise Admin
- Certified Network Admin
- Preferred experience with Workday Enterprise System
- Experience working in government sector
Additional Job Information:- Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
- A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
- Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
Accommodations Statement : We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately . All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Information Technology Services - Maintain the day-to-day operations of servers, hardware, operating systems, security and data protection. Develop and implement new and follow existing maintenance processes and procedures. Identify any issues or problems and resolve them.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Jefferson County Government
Show moreDo you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude.
Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
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