Job Description Position: Systems Administrator Department Information Technology Location Erie County Courthouse Status Full Time Starting Pay Rate $22.94 Hourly Hours Per Week 37.5 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 05/16/2025 Pay Grade NB14 Bargaining Unit NON-BARGAINING Posting Number 5390 Posting Notice: Erie County offers a generous fringe benefit package including: low cost medical, dental, and vision; fourteen paid holidays; up to eleven combined personal and vacation days in the first year of employment. Definition of Class * The Systems Administrator is a senior-level technical role responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of the County's information systems infrastructure. This position requires advanced analytical capabilities, technical expertise, and the ability to support a wide range of IT systems and services. The ideal candidate will work closely with leadership and departmental teams to ensure system reliability, security, and performance across the County's IT environment. Duties & Responsibilities * -Analyze data and business processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and system optimization. * -Identify and implement strategies for data consolidation, compliance, and governance. * -Perform daily maintenance and support for network switches and related hardware. * -Provide technical support and IT related security training for end-users and county software applications. * -Administer and manage Microsoft 365 services and environments. * -Assist in the enforcement and monitoring of network and system security measures. * -Participate in county-wide IT projects and modernization efforts. * -Support IT Specialists in resolving Helpdesk tickets and hardware/software issues. * -Remain available for on-call support during emergency situations. * This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the department. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * -Proficient in managing networking equipment, servers, and workstations and database technology within a Windows-based environment. * -In-depth understanding of organizational IT objectives and strategic goals. * -Skilled in researching and evaluating emerging technologies. * -Capable of independently managing workload and setting priorities. * -Effective team collaborator with a solutions and security-oriented mindset. * -Familiarity with diagnostic tools and equipment for network and system troubleshooting. * -Knowledge of networking protocols, cybersecurity best practices, and IT infrastructure. * -Hands-on experience with Windows Server operating systems and Microsoft 365. * -Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. * -Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Minimum Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or Technical Degree, or 2 years of Experience in a Progressive IT Environment * Minimum of 2 years of Experience in GIS, SQL, Oracle or other relational databases * Experience with Relational Database Management Systems Administration and Application Development * Server Operating System Experience is Required Conditions Of Employment * The selected candidate will be pre-employment required to obtain, at their own expense, 3 forms of clearance, including: * -A State Police Criminal History Record Check * -PA Child Abuse History * -FBI Criminal History Background Check including Finger Printing