City Of New York

System Administrator

City Of New York$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 4+ years in data center engineering, cloud operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering.
  • 8+ years of relevant full-time experience with a bachelor's degree in a different field.
  • Relevant certifications in Microsoft, Nutanix, Azure, Linux, or other Enterprise OS are a plus.
  • Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and monitor enterprise servers and databases in on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate to implement Nutanix HCI for storage and server clustering.
  • Optimize and manage Azure instances for cloud resource deployment and monitoring.
  • Implement and maintain remote access via IGEL-powered VDI systems.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
  • Document system configurations and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
  • Stay current with industry trends to propose system improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment focused on public safety and equal justice.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere within the Bronx District Attorney's office.
  • Engagement in innovative technology solutions in a governmental context.
  • Professional development opportunities related to IT security and infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic System Administrator.

Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

- Administering, configuring, and monitoring enterprise servers on-premises or on the cloud, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SQL/Oracle DB.

- Collaborating with IT colleagues to plan, implement, and support the transition to Nutanix HCI environments for storage and server clustering.

- Managing and optimizing Azure instances, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of cloud resources.

- Implementing and maintaining IGEL-powered VDI systems for efficient and secure remote access.

- Utilizing experience with Windows and Linux-based operating systems to support various IT needs.

- Managing central-managed tools, such as SCCM/Ivanti, to streamline routine system maintenance tasks, such as OS updates, patches, and backups, to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and availability.

- Creating and maintaining build pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment of test-ready code to QA and production environments

- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.

- Monitoring system performance and security and taking proactive measures to prevent and mitigate potential risks.

- Maintaining / executing agency business continuity plans and contribute to its upkeep.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain IT security policies and practices.

- Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.

- Staying current with industry trends and best practices to propose and implement system improvements.

- All other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Nutanix, Azure, Linux, or other Enterprise OS) are a plus.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Bronx District Attorney Office does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Additional Information

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