Systems Administrator (Vacancy)

Job Title

City of Columbus

Job Description

Experience with networking in utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, and/or industrial networking is highly desirable. Knowledge of industrial software is a plus such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, etc. PLCs or RTUs and/or SCADA software support experience (e.g. Wonderware, iFix, Rockwell or PI Historian, etc).

Under direction, is responsible for performing a range of systems administration activities that include troubleshooting, installing, upgrading, and configuring assigned operating system(s), and providing reliable daily systems maintenance, evaluation and support; performs related duties as required.

Maintains day-to-day operation of operating systems (OS) including but not limited to upgrades, systems backups and recovery, user accounts, security logs, shell scripting, and systems health status;

Analyzes and resolves problems associated with server hardware and operating systems software; detects, diagnoses, reports, and/or corrects system/server problems; communicates with programmers and other IT staff to resolve these issues; closes help desk tickets as maintenance work is completed and/or problems are resolved;

Coordinates and communicates network maintenance schedule, repairs, and downtime to appropriate staff for communication to clients/users; coordinates hardware and software repair issues in conjunction with support personnel;

Monitors, analyzes, and resolves security issues regarding computer system; evaluates and installs security patches; remains current on operating system vulnerabilities;

Confers with management to determine user requirements, procedures, and problems in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of existing operating systems or to create new systems; researches, analyzes and tests application or system software for compatibility and capability to perform necessary job assignments;

Installs new hardware and software packages; modifies, and adapts software features and structures to meet the needs of the clients; provides technical assistance to clients and end-users;

Writes system documentation, program specifications, production procedures, and/other documentation that may include user manuals and instructions; maintains accurate documentation and administrative information for the operating systems;

Provides training to staff and coaches subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties, raising their overall technical knowledge;

Participates in Citywide information technology projects; participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable regarding developments in the field of systems administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience in computer or information systems maintenance, systems administration, or systems analysis. Substitution(s): Possession of an associate's degree and an additional two (2) years of experience as listed above, or valid certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server, Hewlett-Packard Unix Certified Systems Administrator (HP-UX CSA) or comparable certification and an additional two (2) years of experience as listed above, or an additional four (4) years of experience as listed above may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: Individual positions in this classification may require knowledge of, and experience in, specific operating systems such as UNIX, as noted on the vacancy notification.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-0564-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Elizabeth Hopkins

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer