Evergreen Systems Administrator

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Position Summary

JW Affinity IT is seeking a System Administrator to support the technology environment of a local municipality. This position is responsible for maintaining reliable secure and efficient server identity cloud and end-user computing services that support municipal employees and public services.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience administering Microsoft-based enterprise environments resolving infrastructure incidents maintaining system availability and supporting users across multiple departments and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server environments including Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP file services and print services.
  
• Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online Teams SharePoint Entra ID and user licensing.
  
• Provision modify and disable user accounts security groups permissions and access rights.
  
• Monitor server availability system performance storage capacity backups and scheduled jobs.
  
• Install configure patch and maintain physical and virtual servers.
  
• Support VMware Hyper-V or comparable virtualization technologies.
  
• Troubleshoot escalated incidents involving operating systems applications authentication connectivity and endpoint configurations.
  
• Assist with endpoint management using Microsoft Intune Microsoft Configuration Manager or similar tools.
  
• Support backup restoration disaster recovery and business continuity activities.
  
• Maintain system documentation configuration records inventories diagrams and standard operating procedures.
  
• Apply security updates and remediate identified vulnerabilities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
  
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades technology refreshes migrations and municipal IT projects.
  
• Provide responsive support to employees working across municipal offices and public-service locations.
  
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance or an on-call rotation when required.
  

Required Qualifications

• Three to five years of professional experience administering Microsoft enterprise systems.
  
• Working knowledge of Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP and Microsoft 365.
  
• Experience supporting virtualized server environments.
  
• Experience troubleshooting server endpoint authentication and application-related issues.
  
• Understanding of backup recovery patch management and system-monitoring practices.
  
• Ability to document technical configurations and communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical personnel.
  
• Associate or bachelors degree in information technology computer science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education certifications and experience.
  
• Ability to successfully complete any background screening required for access to municipal systems and facilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a city county public-sector organization school district or similarly distributed enterprise.
  
• Experience with Azure Entra ID Intune or hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Familiarity with IT service management processes and ticketing platforms.
  
• Microsoft CompTIA Server Azure Administrator or comparable certification.
  
• Knowledge of CJIS NIST or other public-sector technology and security requirements.
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
  
• Retirement Plan (401kwith matching)
  
• Life Insurance Plan
  
• PTO
  
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  
• Internet & Phone Allowance (for applicable roles)
  
• Wellness Resources (EAP)
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Work-Life balance
  
• Flexible Hours
  
• Full-Time Permanent Positions
  

JW Affinity IT is a full-service IT solutions provider supporting schools and private organizations with strategic innovative technology projects. We take the time to understand our clients needs to successfully develop implement and manage each initiative. JW is a certified small woman- and minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and innovative workplace where different perspectives lead to better IT solutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment.