System Administrator

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic System Administrator.

Job Responsibilities

Specific duties includes but not limited to the following:

• Administering, configuring, and monitoring enterprise servers on-premises or on the cloud, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SQL/Oracle DB.
• Collaborating with IT colleagues to plan, implement, and support the transition to Nutanix HCI environments for storage and server clustering.
• Managing and optimizing Azure instances, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring of cloud resources.
• Implementing and maintaining IGEL-powered VDI systems for efficient and secure remote access.
• Utilizing experience with Windows and Linux-based operating systems to support various IT needs.
• Managing central-managed tools, such as SCCM/Ivanti, to streamline routine system maintenance tasks, such as OS updates, patches, and backups, to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and availability.
• Creating and maintaining build pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment of test-ready code to QA and production environments
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity.
• Monitoring system performance and security and taking proactive measures to prevent and mitigate potential risks.
• Maintaining / executing agency business continuity plans and contribute to its upkeep.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain IT security policies and practices.
• Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
• Staying current with industry trends and best practices to propose and implement system improvements.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Nutanix, Azure, Linux, or other Enterprise OS) are a plus.
  
  

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Bronx District Attorney Office does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in administering cloud environment and on-premises Windows-based servers, Active Directory, and Group Policy. - Familiarity with virtualization technologies, especially Nutanix HCI environments and VDI solutions like IGEL. - Proficiency in managing Azure instances and cloud-based resources. - Experience in working with Windows and Linux-based operating systems. - Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security best practices. - Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently. - Knowledge of and experience with data backup and recovery strategies and solutions. - Strong communication skills to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and a willingness to learn and implement new solutions. - Detail-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment with excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with a proactive and results-oriented approach. - Familiarity with legal terminology and court procedures preferred. An understanding of the criminal justice system used in New York State and New York City is preferred. - Ability to exercise good judgment and strong ethics. - Exhibit an ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

NYC Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $135,000.00 – $135,000.00