IT Systems Administrator (DGF #5137)

It is the mission of New Mexico’s Game and Fish Department: “To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.”

Please visit our website for more information at https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ Why does the job exist?

Responsible for managing the development, documentation, maintenance and security of internal and external infrastructure and technological systems, including design, configuration, installation, administration, optimization, and integration. Responsible for data protection and integrity. Involved with the disaster recovery planning and execution, infrastructure design and security, as well as providing high level server, active directory, VPN, and endpoint support for the department. How does it get done?

Responsible for managing the development, documentation, maintenance and security of internal and external systems, including design, configuration, installation, administration, optimization, and integration. Responsible for data protection and integrity. Design, install, configure, optimize, and maintain integrity of highly complex information systems. Develop long-term strategic and capacity utilization plans.

1. Design, develop, install, and maintain information systems, utilities, and applications.

2. Resolve system emergencies with significant impact on the integrity of user data and systems.

3. Design, configure, implement, and maintain system security strategies, policies, and procedures.

4. Establish software/hardware standards and systems policies and procedures.

5. Engage in long-term strategic planning with regard to systems development and integration.

6. Evaluate and procure tools for monitoring network and system efficiency.

7. Conceptualize and implement systems within broad technical or structural frameworks.

8. Perform capacity planning for system configuration, software services, network services, load distribution, and service interrelationships among computer systems.

9. Act as a technical expert or lead for local computer system administration.

10. Act as project leader on large-scale computing projects in which strong technical, directional, and personal leadership is necessary; assign and oversee the work of other system administrators as needed.

11. Manage vendor relationships.

12. Apply skill in complex multisystem platforms.

13. Apply skill in coordinating multi-system and computing environments in independent computing facilities.

14. Apply skill in developing/implementing a business continuation and disaster recovery plan

15. Develop appropriate plans to meet computing needs.

16. Lead and work on large/complex system deployment projects in a team environment.

17. Apply knowledge of security trends and best practices. Who are the customers?

Customers include department staff, peers, employees, as well as vendors, and application licensing customers when troubleshooting an in-house development issue.

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in systems administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions

The work will be performed in an office environment. The person will work extended periods seated in front of a computer. The person must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Position requires occasional 1) Travel 2) Night/Weekend/holiday work 3) Call-back work. Supplemental Information

3.43.4 out of 5 stars 715 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505 $35.37 - $53.05 an hour - Full-time