Server Administrator JC #9224 (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

This position requires a physical presence at the work location. 

Please refer to Important Information at the end of the page.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County 

SERVER ADMINISTRATOR
(Actively Recruited)

The working hours for this position require flexibility to meet the operational needs of the Office, including the ability to work outside of standard business hours as needed. Candidates must be able to adjust their schedule to support deadlines, special projects, and time-sensitive assignments.

Job Summary

The Server Administrator will support the Windows Server Administrator role and is responsible for managing enterprise servers, SAN Storage, applications, and associated tools. Under the direction of the IT Operations Manager, the Server Administrator will administer the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s distributed systems and associated infrastructure. The Server Administrator responsibilities include server capacity planning, monitoring, troubleshooting and project support. The Server Administrator may provide assistance in identifying and resolving computer and peripheral-related issues as needed.

Essential Duties

• Deploys, maintains and customizes Enterprise Windows servers, Hyper-V technologies, VMware hypervisor environments.

• Plan, migrate/upgrade, and deploy SCCM/MECM infrastructure (CAS/Primary Site, Management Point, Distribution Points, Software Update Point/WSUS, Reporting Services), including prerequisite checks, pilot testing, and rollback planning.

•  Design and implement OS Deployment (OSD) solutions using Task Sequences, PXE/WDS, Boot Images, and driver management.

• Manage Windows and Microsoft application patching through ADRs, maintenance windows, and phased deployments to ensure compliance and security.

• Maintain, implement and support SAN Storage, preferably HPe products like Primera, Alletra , StoreOnce and StoreEasy.

• Administers and supports the Active Directory, DNS and DC.

• Supports and implements group policy standards throughout managed services installed client base.

• Troubleshoots and escalates issues that are Storage, Server or virtualization related.

• Plans, configures, installs and maintains HPe servers, i.e. Synergy Frame, and Brocade Switches, as well as applications.

•  Maintains regular communication with users and management to resolve technical issues and ensure software solutions align with business objectives and user requirements

•  Documents software updates and operational procedures, creates hardware configuration plans and conducts user tests to measure and assess network performance.

•  Monitors and optimizes enterprise systems to ensure maximum performance and high availability of critical applications for uninterrupted user access.

•  Provides after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies and occasional weekend maintenance and support.

•  Maintain and document asset inventory and system policies to enforce security procedures.

•  Develops methods and works with other team members to enhance security and to minimize network attacks.

• Proficient in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting SFTP and implementing SSL certificate management. Additionally, experienced with Telnet and backup and restore operations.

• Resolves assigned tickets within pre-defined SLAs.

• Supports and maintains all data center equipment including servers, storage, and other network equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.  They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of full-time work experience as a Server Administrator.

OR

• High School Diploma or GED
• Seven (7) years of full-time work experience as a Server Administrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Experience deploying, maintaining and customizing Windows servers

• Experience managing a large-scale Windows Server infrastructure consisting of over 200 servers.

• Solid understanding of network protocols and VLANs.

• Working knowledge of current industry standard technologies such as Cloud Services and Generative AI. 

• Assist with hardware/software vendor evaluation and recommendations.

• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively or independently while effectively following directions, prioritizing tasks, and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Maintains, supports, and implements enterprise backup strategies utilizing Veeam technologies to ensure reliable data protection and recovery.

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer literacy, skill and efficiency in entering and retrieving data and preparing informative reports.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work; Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including servers, switches and peripherals.
• Moderate bending, stooping, kneeling, and rasping are required.
   

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)  

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/  

Important Information:

1. You must include all work experience in your application for it to be considered.  Work experience included in your resume and not in your application will not be considered.

2. Proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required under Minimum or Preferred Qualifications must be uploaded to your employment application or presented within five days of the interview request.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by a foreign credential evaluation agency qualified by the Illinois State Board of Education (currently approved agencies can be found here).  All documents will be reviewed for authenticity.  Failure to provide required documents by time the posting closes will result in disqualification from the position.

3. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

4. This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, and/or medical examination.

5. Falsification of any information in the application process or failure to comply with any of the requirements in the job notification will result in disqualification for the position, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Clerk’s Office’s Ineligible for Hire/Rehire List.

6. The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not hire for Non-Exempt positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.

7. For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/employment and follow the link to fill out an application. Only applications and resumes submitted on Taleo will be accepted.

8. All communications regarding application status and next steps will be sent from [email protected]. Applicants are strongly encouraged to add this email address to their safe sender list to ensure timely receipt of messages, as emails may otherwise be filtered to spam or junk folders.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Veterans Preference
When applying for employment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time.   

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
•    Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
•    Identify themselves as a veteran by checking “yes” under veteran status on the diversity/self-identification page of their employment application.
•    Upload a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (notice of separation) at time of application filing.  if you have multiple DD 214s, DD 215s, or NGB 22s, please submit the one with the latest date. The Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (before 911) or the Department of Homeland Security (after 9/11).

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact [email protected]