System Administrator - *REMOTE* (Monday - Thursday 10:00AM - 9:00PM)

<strong>Veterans' Preference Applies</strong><br><br> <strong>EEO Statement </strong><br>The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services<br> <br><div style="text-align: justify"><strong>Non-Smoking</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify">The City of Delray Beach is a <strong>Non-Tobacco Workplace</strong>. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.</div><br><strong>This is an advanced internal IT position responsible for Data Security Administration of the City of Delray Beach’s server, application, and endpoint environment. The role emphasizes cybersecurity operations, Windows server maintenance, the Microsoft Office 365 email environment, endpoint protection, enterprise authentication, incident investigation and proactive troubleshooting. Work involves daily security patching, incident response, documentation, and continuous improvement of security posture in alignment with City policies and standards. Work is performed under general supervision of the Information Security Manager.</strong><br><br><strong><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1)">Schedule:</span></strong><strong> Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM. </strong><br><strong><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)">This role is fully remote but must be able to be on-site within a 2-hour period if needed for emergencies and incident response. </span></strong><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><div style="margin: 0"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin: 0">Administer and support the security of Microsoft Windows servers and desktops.</li><li style="margin: 0">Support Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, and Group Policy (including SSO and MFA configurations).</li><li style="margin: 0">Patch and maintain servers and endpoints, including coordinated maintenance windows and post-change validation.</li><li style="margin: 0">Management of server security certificates.</li><li style="margin: 0">Create Virtual server snapshots prior to updates and configuration changes; manage rollback when necessary.</li><li style="margin: 0">Deploy software and manage endpoint inventory using PDQ Connect.</li><li style="margin: 0">Support EDR, XDR, and MDR security products and workflows; investigate and remediate compromised endpoints.</li><li style="margin: 0">Administer and tune Trend Micro security suite for endpoints and servers. </li><li style="margin: 0">Review and release quarantined emails in O365.</li><li style="margin: 0">Support Netwrix and ManageEngine solutions for auditing, configuration, and operations.</li><li style="margin: 0">Provide desktop support to end users and serve as an escalation point for security-related tickets.</li><li style="margin: 0">Manage user accounts and permissions, ensuring least-privilege access and account hygiene.</li><li style="margin: 0">Knowledge of virtual environments such as VMware, Hyper-V or OpenShift.</li><li style="margin: 0">Assist with security monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening across servers and endpoints.</li><li style="margin: 0">Troubleshoot PC, Laptop and server issues in coordination with IT Support teams. </li><li style="margin: 0">Troubleshoot basic network, VPN, firewall, IDS, and IPS issues in coordination with network teams.</li><li style="margin: 0">Maintain system documentation, change logs, and asset inventory.</li><li style="margin: 0">Participate in the on-call rotation and perform off-hours patching/maintenance as required.</li><li style="margin: 0">Assist in routine system and network management tasks including Windows System Administration; Change Management; System Updates and Patch Management; Penetration Detection.</li></ul></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Respond to and investigate security related service desk tickets and incidents and communicate and manage expectations during the resolution of the issue.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Ensure that IT security best practices and configurations are included in network, desktop, server, wireless, VoIP and mobile configurations.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Ensure information stored on City computers or networks is not disclosed to unwanted parties or modified inadvertently.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Audits users/systems to ensure City policies and procedures are being followed and security is maintained.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Monitor, analyze, and respond to SEIM alerts IDS/IPS events, and security bulletins to identify threats and vulnerabilities.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">In the event data is compromised, repair the damage, and take measures to seal the security hole that enabled the data compromise.</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt"><span style="color: inherit">Support and administer Mobile Data Management, Web Content Filtering, Email Security, Wireless Connectivity and Web-based Applications.</span></li></ul><div style="margin: 0"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li style="margin: 0">Evaluate new technologies and stay current with industry trends to recommend improvements.</li></ul></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt">Make recommendations to management on enhancements to existing and new security hardware, software, or related tools.  </li><li style="margin: 0 0 6pt">Assist in evaluating, planning, configuration, and implementation of new/existing security applications/tools.</li></ul><div style="margin: 0"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0"><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Teach and educate City employees with Information Technology (IT) related security issues to heighten security awareness.</span></li><li style="margin: 0">Follow established problem resolution procedures in resolving software problems and applied corrective service to upgrade software.</li><li style="margin: 0">Adheres to ITIL and ITSM practices.</li><li style="margin: 0">Participate in the team’s on-call support rotation.</li><li style="margin: 0">Mentor / cross-train team members on existing and new/emerging technologies.</li><li style="margin: 0">May assist all IT staff positions.</li><li style="margin: 0">Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.</li><li style="margin: 0">Other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><br><br><p style="margin: 0"><strong><u>Schedule:</u></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0"><li style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">The normal work week is Monday-through-Friday.</li><li style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">The normal schedule may be four 10-hour workdays Monday–Thursday, or five 8-hour workdays Monday-Friday.</li><li style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">Flexibility is required to occasionally change schedules between 4X10 and 5X8 as needed by the Department.</li><li style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">Participation in an on-call after-hour, rotation is required.</li><li style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to assist with a security incident or perform maintenance tasks.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0 0 0 0.5in; text-align: justify"><br></p><br><div style="margin: 0"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0"><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Associate degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field—or equivalent experience.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">A minimum of ten (10) years' experience in IT system administration, security infrastructure, design, operations, and information assurance. </span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, or Microsoft certifications are preferred but not required.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Experience supporting Microsoft servers, desktops, and Microsoft Office 365.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Familiarity with Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Group Policy.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Experience patching Windows servers and endpoints and coordinating maintenance windows.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Experience supporting desktop users and endpoint troubleshooting.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware or OpenShift).</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching, VPNs, firewalls, IDS, and IPS.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Familiarity with EDR, XDR, or MDR systems is preferred.</span></li><li style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Demonstrated interest in developing cybersecurity skills.</span></li></ul></div><br><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact well with colleagues and users.  Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to understand and follow moderate to complex oral and written instructions.  Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized, and complex assignments and problems.  Ability to organize tasks in a logical and systematic manner.  Ability to understand and adhere to procedures and policies.   Skill in supporting and training end-users in the use of multiple applications.  Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.  Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. </p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><strong>The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.</p><br><p style="margin: 0 0 12pt"><strong><u>Physical Demands/Work Environment:</u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position is fully remote; however, the employee must be able to report to Delray Beach City Hall within one to two hours of being called in for incident response or emergency situations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.   </p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>SELECTION GUIDELINES:</strong>Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.</p><br> <br><br>

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