Junior Systems Administrator

Junior Systems Administrator

The Junior Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the City's IT infrastructure, including servers, systems, endpoints, and enterprise applications. This role focuses on ensuring reliable system performance, managing user access, and supporting day-to-day IT operations across all departments. The position combines systems administration, endpoint management, and end-user support, providing Tier I–III technical assistance while assisting with core infrastructure services.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This listing is not comprehensive, and duties may be assigned beyond those listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The City reserves the right to modify job functions at any time.

• Systems Administration
• Backup, Recovery & System Reliability
• Endpoint & Application Management
• Infrastructure & Network Support
• Technical Support (Tier I–III)
• Citywide IT Operations
• Documentation & Coordination
• Operational Support

Typical Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of IT experience, preferably with exposure to systems administration, network support, or infrastructure support.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening and obtain and maintain Police Department security clearance if required.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between city facilities as needed.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to support users and maintain accurate system records.

Supplemental Information

Skills and Character Traits •CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified: Admin or Endpoint Administrator Associate, or equivalent industry recognized certifications. •Experience with Windows Server 2025, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 suite. •Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Omnissa). •Experience in municipal or government IT environments. Working Conditions: •Full time position; salary with occasional after hours support. •Work performed in an office, server room, vehicle bay, or field environment depending on operational needs. •May require lifting equipment, climbing ladders, or working in confined spaces.

This job position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance at no cost to the employee
• Vision insurance is offered at a very low premium
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and AD&D (payroll deducted)
• TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Longevity Pay
• 457 Plan and/or Roth IRA
• Health Reimbursement Account and/or Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA/FSA)

Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.