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POSITION: Windows
Systems Administrator
(#07 L 17 - Information
Technology - Full-Time, Regular)
EMPLOYER:
City of Las Cruces, NM
CLOSING
DATE: Initial
review of applications will be January 15, 2008
COMPENSATION: Hiring
Range: $49,173.84-$60,101.37plus benefits; Salary Range: $43,710.08-$65,565.13
TO
APPLY: Apply
at the Human Resources Department, 575 S. Alameda Boulevard, Room 136, mail
application to PO Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004, or submit online at
www.las-cruces.org. Selected applicants must pass applicable background
investigation. Applications are available in alternative formats. It is policy
to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who
are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or
accommodation to interview and/or test because of a disability, please contact
the Human Resources Department at 505-528-3100/Voice or 528-3169/TTY.
Visit the
City of Las Cruces WWW site at
http://www.las-cruces.org/HR/jobs_htm/jobs.htm
for the complete job description and employment application procedures, or call
Human Resources at 505.528.3100.
DESCRIPTION: Installs,
configures, troubleshoots, and provides administration for medium-sized Windows
Server environment, including Active Directory, MS Exchange, and MS IIS setup
and administration. Analyzes future business needs, recommends changes and
evaluates new products. Manages software licenses, maintains appropriate
documentation. Assists with preparation and implementation of IT Operations
projects. Provides high level technical support for information systems and
infrastructure to ensure system reliability and performance; creates and
maintains user accounts. Provides local and remote server support of Win
2000/2003 infrastructure and system administration on data center servers which
includes installs, maintains, monitors, troubleshoots, automates, and configures
servers and applications. Performs daily system monitoring, verifies the
integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, enterprise systems and
key processes. Reviews system logs, verifies completion of scheduled jobs and
that daily backup operations are complete and successful according to
established procedures. Performs regular file archival and purge as necessary.
Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions;
investigates and troubleshoots issues. Repairs and recovers hardware and/or
software failures. Applies OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and
upgrades administrative tools and utilities; configures and adds new services as
necessary. Installs, upgrades and/or configures enterprise system software such
as Exchange, Citrix, IIS web services, MS Terminal Services, or other third
party applications, according to project or operational needs. Configures CPU,
memory, and disk partitions as required. Maintains data center environmental
and monitoring equipment. Performs analysis and engineering of SA-related
solutions for various project and operational needs. Installs new or rebuilds
existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings,
directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational
requirements. Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedures.
Prepares, presents, and creates various special and recurring reports using
Crystal Reports, VB, or other applications.
Requires Bachelor’s Degree in
computer science, management information systems, or related field AND three
years enterprise-level MS Windows systems administration experience in a
multi-server, networked environment using MS Exchange. A combination of
education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of
Las Cruces policy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Class D driver’s license is required; MSCE 2003
certification required, or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of MS Windows Server
2003, 2005, MS Exchange, Active Directory; general knowledge of MS IIS, web
hosting, firewalls, load balancing, clustering/replication, and SQL Server;
basic networking in a CISCO environment; scripting languages to automate and
support local and remote system administration functions; Standard windows batch
shell scripting, VBScript, and WMI; Tivoli software; MS Visual Basic; .NET
frameworks; virtualization, storage area networks; ISCSI and fiber channel.
Knowledge of and experience with Citrix, Crystal Enterprise Server, and VOIP not
required, but preferred. Ability to: Lead projects, prioritize tasks, meet
project schedule requirements; remain current with advancing industry
technology; work effectively
with users, technical personnel and consultants to achieve stated objectives; conduct
research, prepare reports and recommendations; establish and maintain effective
working relations with co-workers and customers; communicate effectively
verbally and in writing; exercise initiative and independent judgment within
established procedural guidelines; demonstrated problem solving ability;
responding effectively to customer service requests; learn new skills quickly.
Skills in: Backup and disaster recovery strategies; time management; analyzing,
identifying and implementing solutions to technical problems; analyzing
equipment and system malfunctions and determining effective solutions;
responding effectively to customer service requests; assessing and prioritizing
multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpreting technical instructions and
analyzing complex variables; using initiative and independent judgment within
established procedural guidelines; oral and written communication.
ENVIRONMENT
FACTOR: Work is performed in a standard office environment.
PHYSICAL
FACTORS: Light physical demands. Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds;
frequent use of a personal computer.
WORK SITUATION
FACTORS: Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks,
working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and
responding to customer issues.
TEST: Written
test and skills assessment may be administered.
Work with great
people in a team environment and live in one of the best places in America! Las
Cruces has been rated as the Best Small Metro Area for Business and Careers by
the Forbes/Milken Institute, and one of the Best Places to Live by Family
Digest. Las Cruces is the fastest growing city in New Mexico and the 11th
fastest growth area in the nation with a current population of over 85,000. In
addition to the local residents, Las Cruces is the home of New Mexico
State University with a student population of approximately 15,000. Join our
team and enjoy mild winters and low humidity summers while performing
meaningful, career-making work!
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