System Administrator II

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Johnson County Library is a 14-branch suburban library system with a long history in our community. A suburb of the Kansas City metro area, our county is growing and diversifying. We serve neighborhoods ranging from urban to suburban to on-the-edge-of rural. We prize innovation and commitment to learning. We are a fun, forward-thinking organization with a mission to enrich people's lives.

Johnson County Library seeks engaged, qualified candidates to fill the position of System Administrator II as part of the Library’s Information Technology team. This position works directly with the Infrastructure Manager, System Administrator II, and IT Analysts on systems that support the delivery of Library services.  The first review of applications will begin on October 21, 2025.  Duties include:

• Oversees and maintains the Library server and core network infrastructure to include storage, virtual environment, physical environment, backups, and core routing, switching, and firewalls; manages large operations level projects from beginning to end; contributes to strategic initiatives and provides leadership on behalf of Systems team with senior staff and management.
• Serves as the primary administrator for the Library's Linux server environments; recommends, installs, and configures, new and replacement Linux servers as needed.
• Serves as the backup administrator for the Library's Windows server environments and infrastructure services such as Active Directory, DNS and DHCP, NTP, and others.
• Assists the Technology Infrastructure Manager with administering the core networking infrastructure of the Library, including routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Responds to and resolves complex support desk escalations; monitors systems; demonstrates advanced knowledge of systems and Library infrastructure with application of advanced level troubleshooting skills.
• Creates and maintains documentation of Library systems, including processes and procedures; develops and/or recommends improvements for business continuity and process improvement.
• Installs system software, hardware and associated updates as necessary; develops, recommends and successfully implements new technologies.
• Deploys and decommissions physical and virtual servers.
• Maintains currency with IT skills and industry standards; mentors junior level staff members; develops and conducts training sessions for both technical and non-technical audiences on supported systems and applications.

Minimum Job Requirements:

An associate's degree in Information Technology or related field and four (4) years of relevant experience in systems design, systems software and support, with advanced level technical skills in at least three of the following areas: Linux administration, Networking, VMWare, Server hardware, Storage and backup appliances, Automation.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Education may be substituted for experience.  Experience may be substituted for education.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

On-call/stand by work is required.  Department and County weather essential job.  

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