Systems Administrator

Boulder County Information Technology Department is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator provides day-to-day support for core IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies. This role assists with administering Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, and various cyber security tools. The position participates in an on-call rotation and may require occasional after-hours work for maintenance or urgent issues.This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 2025 14th St, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $89,796.00 - $100,500.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: Week of June 1stFirst Round Interviews: Week of June 8thSecond Round Interviews: Week of June 8thReference Check: Week of June 8thNew employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Assist with administering Microsoft solutions such as: Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory (users, groups, DNS, DHCP, etc.)Support VMware virtual machine creation, monitoring, and basic managementPerform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance tasksMonitor systems and escalate issues when neededTroubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issuesAssist with backup and recovery operationsMaintain accurate technical documentationCollaborate with IT team members on upgrades and new system implementationsRespond to service requests following IT proceduresParticipate in on-call rotation; occasional after-hours work may be requiredPerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations

Do you have experience in Windows?, PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years of experience in system administration or IT infrastructure support.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.Familiarity with VMware virtualization and VM management tasks.Ability to troubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issues in a structured, customer-focused manner.Skill in following documented procedures and maintaining clear technical documentation.Ability to learn new technologies quickly, work independently with guidance, and collaborate effectively with IT team members.Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of