What are the responsibilities and job description for the INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR (CITIES0 position at City of Poughkeepsie?
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a highly technical position which provides server/storage management and support, network management and support, database management and support, integrating services such as GIS, ERP, Internet, E-mail, Ecommerce, and various web/browser applications across a variety of client/server platforms. The incumbent works on a wide variety of systems, interfacing server and microcomputer systems, performing various scripting tasks, and installing and maintaining server, database, and network systems. The incumbent also investigates new industry developments such as servers, storage, software alternatives, system productivity tools, design and programming methodologies, and documentation approaches, and makes recommendations for current and projected departmental use. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level employee with wide leeway in conducting project assignments and evaluations. Supervision is not a normal function of the position.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.
- Installs, customizes, updates, maintains and troubleshoots Windows, Linux, and Microsoft SQL servers;
- Installs, updates and manages enterprise applications including, but not limited to, email, database, disaster recovery, backup, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event (SIEM);
- Provisions, configures, deploys, maintains, and monitors servers and hosts in a virtualized environment;
- Manages and maintains Active Directory services, including domain controllers, domains, users, groups, organizational units and Group Policies;
- Implements Disaster Recovery and Incident Response plans as needed making recommendations for updates to plans;
- Installs, configures, updates, optimizes, and otherwise maintains Microsoft SQL Server;
- Develops and maintains documentation for all servers, storage, network infrastructure and relatedsystems;
- Monitors the performance of selected hardware and software, and maintains related service records;conducts compatibility and performance analysis of hardware and software configurations;.
- Researches, identifies, classifies and compares hardware/software alternatives for handling present and future needs;
- Recommends hardware and software vendors, gathers price quotes for departments, prepares bidspecifications, and coordinates the purchases of equipment, software, maintenance contracts, and related products.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEITHER: (A) Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, informationtechnology, or a closely related field, AND two (2) years of recent full-timepaid work experience which primarily involved server management, systemsprogramming which included server operating systems, database managementand networking in an enterprise environment;OR: (B) Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, informationtechnology, or a closely related field, AND four (4) years of full-time workexperience as described in (A);OR: (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in a (A)and (B) above.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time ofapplication and to maintain the position.THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT PENDING THE RESULTS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION THAT YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE WHEN OFFERED AND SCORE IN THE TOP THREE.CANDIDATES ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK.An application for employment can be found on the City of Poughkeepsie Website under the Human Resources Department.Deadline to apply:Until filledSubmit resume/application to:City of PoughkeepsieHuman Resources Department62 Civic Center PlazaPoughkeepsie, NY