System Administrator II

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Johnson County's Justice Information Management Department is currently recruiting for a System Administrator II.  First review of applications for this position will begin on April 4, 2025.  Duties include:

• Develops strategic initiatives and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations; provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
• Manages overall operations; monitors system performance and configuration; conducts maintenance and repair; ensures records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained and applies revisions to host system firmware and software.
• Plans and executes the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of PC and server hardware, software, LAN and WAN networks, and operating and system management systems; defines system and operational policies and procedures.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability; trains technical staff  in the use of developed or acquired software and hardware.
• Troubleshoots and leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support personnel.

Associate’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Information Technology or relevant field and four (4) years work experience in systems design, programming and systems software and support are required. 

Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Information Technology or related field is preferred. 

Experience can substitute for education.  Education can substitute for experience.

This position is currently eligible to work in a hybrid work environment with both onsite and remote work, after initial training period.  Residency within the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area, which generally includes the Kansas counties of Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, and Linn, and the Missouri counties of Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, and Ray, is required.  

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.