Systems Administrator (COF)

Systems Administrator (COF)

Kern Community College District


Salary: $7,835.16 - $11,078.88 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY24-2501238

Location: District Office, CA

Department: Information Technology Services



Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function


Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Information Technology, provide support for systems infrastructure district wide including Servers, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Enterprise Storage, Microsoft solutions such as Active Directory and Exchange, Backup and Recovery systems and related infrastructure.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Systems Administrator is distinguished from the Systems Administration Manager by a focus on providing immediate systems infrastructure support and by receiving direction from the Manager.

Representative Duties


Work with District Office and College IT staff to assess, prioritize, respond to, troubleshoot and resolve Systems related support issues in a timely manner
Implement provisioning standards and methods for agile server deployment and decommissioning
Utilizing industry best practices, develop and implement day-to-day and long-term management procedures for Systems infrastructure
Assist with research, selection and implementation of effective Systems monitoring tools
Implement and help plan for upgrades to Systems infrastructure district wide
Research and implement appropriate IT Security measures to keep KCCD's Systems infrastructure secure
Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures for district wide Systems infrastructure
Participate in training appropriate College IT staff on day-to-day and emergency Systems provisioning and troubleshooting practices
Automate and innovate Systems hardware, software and support practices to continually improve the effectiveness of IT Systems Operations
Assist with development, documentation and implementation of appropriate Systems infrastructure standards, policies, procedures and management practices
Maintain vendor contacts, partnerships and relationships related to the implementation and support of KCCD's Systems infrastructure
Develop and maintain documentation for KCCD's Systems infrastructure
Receive, prioritize and respond to Help Desk service tickets for Systems related issues
Develop and maintain Help Desk Knowledge Base articles for respective areas of responsibility Assist with management of hardware and software support contracts required to effectively support KCCD's systems infrastructure
Assist with maintenance of inventory and hardware replacement planning information for Systems infrastructure
Assist with Systems design, capacity planning and performance tuning and management
Backup other Systems team members as needed in the support of KCCD's Systems infrastructure
Assist with Systems budget planning and maintenance Keep current with the latest developments in Systems technologies
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in computer science, management information systems or a related field AND 4 years experience in a Systems Administration support role. OR
High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of competency AND 6 years of work experience such as described in the representative duties section of the specification.
OR
A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study AND 2 years of work experience such as described in the representative duties section of the specification.
PREFERRED:
Microsoft, VMWARE, SAN and/or UNIX-based industry training and certifications desirable but not required.

Knowledge & Abilities


KNOWLEDGE OF:Advanced: UNIX (i.e. HPUX, Solaris, Linux) including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and scripting.Advanced: Microsoft Enterprise Solutions (i.e. Active Directory, DFS, Exchange, IIS, Sharepoint)Advanced: Hardware and Software troubleshooting including installation, maintenance, upgrading, troubleshooting and scripting (i.e. PowerShell).Advanced: Systems performance assessment and remediation.Intermediate: Virtualization (i.e. VMWARE) solutions and administration.Intermediate: FiberChannel, iSCSI, switching and related Storage technologies and administration.Intermediate: Backup and recovery solutions and management practices (i.e. Symantec NetBackup).Intermediate: Networking including Ethernet, Wireless, Routing, TCP/IP and NetBIOS-Netbui.Principles of effective project management.Effective Customer Service skills and practices
ABILITY TO:Effectively interact and negotiate with vendors.Assess and remedy system performance problemsTroubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software problemsPlan and organize systems projects. Work independently with little direction.Prepare and follow work plans and time lines for projects and proposed systemsLearn new skills and adapt to changes in technologyCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
SALARY RANGE$7,835.16 - $11,078.88 monthlyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $ 8,231.81 monthly SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 22, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment.


The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.



Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Required Application Materials

Candidates may be required to submit any of the following materials based on the specific role. Please review the job posting and the attachments section of your application to confirm which documents are required for your submission:

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  Completed Online Application
  
  
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  Current resume
  
  
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  Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
  
  
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  Copy of legible transcripts
  
  
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  Copy of Driver's License
  
  

Important Privacy Notice: Applicants are responsible for redacting or removing all sensitive personal information from all uploaded documents prior to submission. Please remove Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, and Applicant Photos.

References

Professional references will be requested and required upon invite to second level interview, if applicable.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4899202/systems-administrator-cof. Emails will not be accepted.




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