Systems Administrator

Boulder County Information Technology Department is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator provides day-to-day support for core IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies. This role assists with administering Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, and various cyber security tools. The position participates in an on-call rotation and may require occasional after-hours work for maintenance or urgent issues.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 2025 14th St, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. 

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $89,796.00 - $100,500.00 Annually 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of June 1st
• First Round Interviews: Week of June 8th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of June 8th
• Reference Check: Week of June 8th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. 

1. Assist with administering Microsoft solutions such as: Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory (users, groups, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
2. Support VMware virtual machine creation, monitoring, and basic management
3. Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance tasks
4. Monitor systems and escalate issues when needed
5. Troubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issues
6. Assist with backup and recovery operations
7. Maintain accurate technical documentation
8. Collaborate with IT team members on upgrades and new system implementations
9. Respond to service requests following IT procedures
10. Participate in on-call rotation; occasional after-hours work may be required
11. Performs related work, as required
12. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 

• 7 years of combined education and experience in a related field.

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One to three years of experience in system administration or IT infrastructure support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization and VM management tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issues in a structured, customer-focused manner.
• Skill in following documented procedures and maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, work independently with guidance, and collaborate effectively with IT team members.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $89,796 - $129,360