Mail Server Administrator jobs in Albany, NY

This is an Open Competitive Civil Service position for external and internal candidates.

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment.  For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

Under supervision of the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent of this class is mainly responsible for handling exchange server administrations, as well as installing, maintaining and designing server­based applications. Additionally, the incumbent may monitor the server for viruses and keep the anti-virus signatures current. Supervision is not exercised over others.

Responsibilities and Duties:                                 

• Manages and administers servers and server utilization;
• Creates and manages email accounts;
• Researches, designs, installs and sustains server-based applications;
• Monitors file servers for viruses and keeps server anti-virus signatures current;
• Participates in QA testing and integration of new server and desktop software as needed;
• Sustains and updates data server room;
• Installs backup programs on servers and collaborates with operations to ensure backup programs are successfully executed;
• Administers monthly audit of file servers to ensure all critical files and datasets are being backed up;
• Assists operations with running data restores as required;
• Assists Tech Support and Desktop Support personnel in troubleshooting desktop/server relationship issues;
• Proactively monitors service level performance of hardware and software and reports any performance issues to the server team leader;
• Coordinates with development team to schedule releases of software updates;
• Attends and actively participates in weekly meetings;
• Fosters District success through a professional appearance, being courteous to customers and all CSDA associates;
• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;
• Performs related work as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, Web server technologies, and Mid-Enterprise environment experience;
• Thorough knowledge of Virtualization environments, including but not limited to VMware and VMware Horizon View;
• Good knowledge of Exchange and Visual Basic Script, Powershell, and other scripting techniques;
• Good knowledge of data backup software and strategies, including but not limited to Cohesity;
• Good knowledge of Enterprise grade Storage Area Network (SAN), setup, configuration, management, included but not limited to PureStorage, Dell EqualLogic, Synology;
• Working knowledge of web application security, understanding of vulnerabilities and countermeasures, and systems monitoring;
• Skill in installation, tailoring, and configuring Enterprise level Windows Domain environments;
• Ability to troubleshoot Enterprise level systems, Servers, SAN, SQL, Microsoft 365;
• Ability to learn new skills quickly;
• Ability to multitask;
• Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions to all levels of the organization;
• Confidentiality;
• Detail oriented;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Applications for this position are accepted by applying through the RecruitFront "Apply Now" button.

For assistance with the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@albany.k12.ny.us

The City School District of Albany, New York, does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Disability or Marital Status in Employment or any of the educational programs and activities which it offers or operates, as it is required to do by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the New York State Human Rights Laws.