Systems Administrator I/II/III

Salary : $80,516.80 - $141,668.80 Annually
Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
Job Type: Permanent - Salary
Job Number: 1026PM-002263-01
Department: Information Technology
Division: ITD Administration
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Opportunity
The Systems Administrator I/II/III performs a variety of technical duties by providing technical support including the planning, installation, coordination, maintenance, upgrades and overall support for computer systems and their individual hardware and software components; administers, evaluates and modifies systems to assure proper security and operation; plans, coordinates and implements system software program release changes for systems and servers; resolves technology problems and provides for system enhancements; provides technical support and assistance to customers; and does other related work as required.Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

• Configures, operates and maintains programs, databases and systems.
• Troubleshoots problems with programs, databases and system software to successful resolution.
• Maintains end user software accounts.
• Performs program, data and system backups and restoration activities.
• Researches and resolves problems and makes technical recommendations.
• Prepares customer, operations and systems documentation according to pre-established standards.
• Provides assistance to customers during and after the conversion, implementation, or installation of new hardware, software and applications.
• Communicates with County staff, vendors, customers and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Maintains current knowledge and communicates with external vendors

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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will join an existing team of highly experienced enterprise system administrators. The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Interpersonal competencies - the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following interpersonal skills:

• Have a positive attitude with a "get it done correctly" the first-time mind set
• Have a high degree of self-motivation
• Have a passion for keeping technologies current and a willingness to learn new technologies
• Be able to implement a careful and meticulous approach to configuring complex IT systems
• Have strong analytic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to avoid service interruption
• Be able to plan and execute work independently and as a team member
• Be able to prioritize and manage several tasks daily
• Be able to collaborate with others to solve problems, design solutions and implement changes
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interact in difficult situations with a professional, thoughtful, and open demeanor

Systems Administration Experience - the ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with administering and supporting the following technologies:

• Microsoft Office 365 online services including Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive
• Microsoft SharePoint Online websites and Power Platform services
• Microsoft Server operating system configuration and optimization
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing servers and services
• Microsoft Active Directory and Single Sign-on authentication services
• Microsoft PowerShell and other scripting languages
• Microsoft SQL database administration, optimization, and reporting
• Microsoft SCCM, SCOM, and Intune administration and utilization
• Cisco Unified Computing System hardware support and optimization
• Cisco Firewall log analytics
• VMWare ESXi Hypervisor, vSphere, NSX, and Distributed Firewall
• Pure Storage SSD appliance hardware and software
• Veeam Enterprise Backup and Replication software administration
• Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365
• Red Hat and Ubuntu operating system configuration and administration
• Generic server and storage hardware support and optimization
• Splunk log querying, reporting, and analytics
• Ability to work with systems and components across OSI Layer 1 through 7
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices especially related to user access, east/west data flow, and resource authentication

Technical Certifications (optional) - one or more of the following certifications, or similar, are a plus (please include technical certifications in your application):

• Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified Teams Administrator Associate
• Microsoft 365 Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Security Engineer Associate
• VMware Data Center Virtualization certification
• VMware Network Virtualization certification
• VMware End-User Computing certification
• VMware Cloud Management and Automation certification
• Configuring Cisco Unified Computing System course certificate
• Cisco CCST IT Support certification
• VMCE Veeam Certified Engineer
• VMCA Veeam Certified Architect
• Pure Storage Data Storage Associate
• Pure Storage Flash Array Storage Professional
• Pure Storage Data Protection Professional
• Splunk Core Certified Power User

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Systems Administrator I: Either A: An associate's degree or60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution.

Systems Administrator II: Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. OR B: An associates degree or60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.

Systems Administrator III: Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. In addition, two years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems. OR B: An associate's degree or 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a certificate of completion from a job-related, accredited vocational institution. In addition, four years of experience installing and maintaining hardware and software systems.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Employees must be willing and able to respond to after-normal workday or irregular and on-call emergency requests on nights, weekends and holidays.

The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a thorough background investigation.

How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail .

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).

Some benefits include:
- Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
- Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
- Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
- Free visits to the employee health clinic
- Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
- Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
- A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
- Optional deferred compensation plan with up to $500 per year match (depending on bargaining unit)
- Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education and Wellness Allowance
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Family Friendly workplace policies
- Flexible work schedule options
- Rideshare commuter benefits
- Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of