IT Systems Administrator

$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for managing the development, documentation, maintenance and systems security of CYFD's internal and external systems, including design, configuration, installation, administration, optimization and integration. This position will monitor and analyze resource usage and recommend / develop enhancements to systems infrastructure. This position will provide maintenance and support for CYFD systems in a virtual environment, will provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting, participate in disaster recovery planning and ensure all systems adhere to industry best practices and organizational values. This position will also serve as a technical expert in this area and demonstrate great depth of knowledge in an enterprise infrastructure. You are expected to have a thorough grasp of emerging technologies, technical issues, system components, interfaces, protocols and architectures. This candidate will have experience in the following disciplines : VMWare, Dell VxRail, Microsoft Systems Administration, Active Directory, Powershell scripting, WSUS Administration, Linux / Unix, Application Systems Support, Virtualization, Cloud and Backup Technologies to include Azure (Entra), Avamar and Networker Tape backup.

How does it get done?

Under general supervision this position will, install, configure, optimize, and maintain the integrity of the systems environment. Responsible for managing and maintaining agencies data protection, integrity and backup / restore strategies, infrastructure using Networker, Avamar, Data Domain technology. Responsible for managing the development, documentation, maintenance and security of internal and external systems, including design, configuration, installation, administration, optimization, and integration.

Ideal Candidate

Knowledge in the following areas :

• Experience with Dell Technologies VxRail and IDPA, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) and Converged Data Protection solutions, which provide low latency, data reduction services, full VMware integration and industry leading efficiencies.;
• Strong skills in Microsoft Operating Systems including Active Directory / LDAP user and group administration;
• A solid understanding of LAN / WAN networking and Microsoft IIS administration and configuration;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills focused on delivering a high level of customer service;
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities;
• Attention to detail and highly self-motivated;
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and work in a team environment;
• Ability to quickly master new technology as needed.

Minimum Qualification

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

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Office setting, Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct Program and cross-agency interaction and some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information : Joseph Baros, (505) 795-4870. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.