EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261 days annually, pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8;
extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8a, in accordance with Jefferson County
Salary Scale: Professional 3rd Tier.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the
Director of Technology/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code 18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and JCBOE’s Evaluation Policy for Professional Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Informational Technology System Administrator is to manage in-house computer software systems, servers, storage devices and network connections to ensure high availability and security of the supported applications. This individual also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with the Jefferson County Schools IT Department goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time for any reason, including reasonable accommodation.
• Manage virtual and physical servers with updated and appropriate Windows operating systems
• Manage Active Directory, Imaging, and server and workstation patching with SCCM
• Manage the physical and virtual environment (VMware) of servers and virtual desktop
• infrastructure (VOl)
• Have familiarity with MS SQL server, windows clustering, domain controller setup, active directory, and group policy
• Ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance
• Participates in developing and maintaining documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures, and best practices
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best-practices
• Perform and test routine system backups and restores
• Anticipate, identify, troubleshoot, mitigate and correct hardware and software issues on servers, and workstations. Escalate incidents as necessary
• Practice server asset management, including maintenance of server component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigurations
• Develop required reports in response to end user and management needs
• Manage vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services
• Manage the physical environment of the server racks including cable management, documentation, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access
• Build and deploy new servers on the network as needed
• Have familiarity with NAS and SAN storage management, and MS DFS
• Have familiarity with Cisco routing and switching principles and hardware
• Assist in the completion of the work order system requests
• Manage Google Administrator duties
• Be available for emergencies outside of normal business hours should they arise
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in technology-related field
• Any industry certification
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to
• WV Code 18A-5-15c

Preferred Qualifications:
• CompTIA A+ certification
• MCP and Network+ certifications. CompTIA Security+
• MCSA
• CCENT or CCNA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires the ability to perform the duties contained in this description. Valid driver’s license. Ability to lift and move computer terminals and peripheral equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach,

stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job,

the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60 dB).

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

A successful work history and a minimum of three supervisory references required for consideration.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes supervisory references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate’s qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.