Systems Administrator

General Summary :

Under the direction of the Information Systems and Security (ISS) Manager the System Administrator is responsible for complex technical and analytical work related to updates, maintenance, etc. of the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) Core Systems and related peripheral systems, applications, network, and databases. The System Administrator collaborates closely with peers and the ISS Manager as well as throughout the organization to ensure high levels of availability and security of the supported business applications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Anticipates, mitigates, identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves hardware and software problems on servers, network, input / output fleet and workstations. Escalates incidents as necessary.
• Practices network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Recommends, Schedules, and Performs software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations and / or purchases.
• Manages end user accounts, permissions, access rights and storage allocations in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs and tests routine system backups, restores, and network and security audits.
• Deploys workstations, servers, printers, scanners, firewalls, encryption systems and all host security systems.
• Supports the ISS Team throughout project lifecycles.
• Analyzes systems, servers, applications, networks, and input / output device performance.
• Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of application procurement development efforts.
• Creates required reports in response to business user needs.
• Develop, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for system administration.
• Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Operates a variety of modern office equipment to include, but not limited to, printers, copiers, calculators, multi-line phone systems, scanners and fax machines, or other specialized equipment, and personal computers in a windows-based computing environment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.

Minimum Experience :

5 years applied technical experience or 10 years directly related experience in network administration, system software and hardware installation and maintenance, problem resolution, troubleshooting.

Additional Requirements :

Performance of job duties requires driving on a regular basis, a valid Washington State driver's license, the use of the incumbent's personal motor vehicle when a District fleet vehicle is not available for use, and proof of appropriate auto insurance.

This position requires occasional work on weekends, evenings, and holidays to maintain laboratory operations. A valid driver's license is only required where driving or vehicle operation is an essential part of the job.

Selection Process :

The most qualified applicants, based in part upon evaluation of the completed application and related information will be invited for an interview.

Benton-Franklin Health District Vision :

BFHD is a proactive leader uniting knowledgeable staff and proven practice with strong partners and informed residents to form a resilient, healthy community where all of us can learn, work, play, and thrive to our greatest potential.

Benton-Franklin Health District Mission :

BFHD provides all people in our community the opportunity to live full productive lives by promoting health lifestyles, preventing disease and injury, advancing equity and protecting our environment.

Benton-Franklin Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benton-Franklin Health District is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.

Benton-Franklin Health District Values

Excellence :

We deliver the highest quality services incorporating community assessment data and evidence-based practices to produce the best possible health outcomes.

Diversity :

We feel a stronger community is based on engaging all cultures, attitudes, and beliefs.

Communication and Collaboration :

We share information and talents to best serve our community.

Integrity and Accountability :

We make informed decisions to earn the trust of those we serve and strive to do what's right.

Effectiveness :

We maximize resources to provide proactive and relevant services that improve our community's health by investing upstream and where needs are great est.

Criminal Background Check required upon candidate selection.

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