IT Systems Administrator

Brazoria County is looking for a talented and versatile IT professional to join our dedicated Information Systems team.
Because we operate with a lean staff compared to similarly sized counties, this position offers a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities to contribute across multiple areas of IT. If you're passionate about broad-scope IT infrastructure and serving your community, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do As our IT Systems Administrator, you will be a central expert for a wide variety of the county's infrastructure and applications. Your work will ensure seamless connectivity and security for all county operations.
• Architect & Innovate: Manage our core virtualization systems, scale front-end hardware and VM templates, and oversee Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) hosts.
• Govern Directory Services: Administer Active Directory (user and service accounts, ADSI Edit structure, Sites and Services replication topology, and fine-grained password policies through Active Directory Administrative Center), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, and Microsoft 365/Azure environments.
• Secure & Protect: Act as a guardian of our digital assets by managing network security systems, perimeter defenses, firewall policies, and secure access solutions.
• Ensure Data Integrity: Oversee enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery systems to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Maintain Specialized Apps: Ensure the high availability and reliability of critical county applications.
• Expand Your Reach: Provide secondary support for endpoint and security systems
What You'll Bring We're looking for a seasoned professional with a blend of deep technical knowledge and strong communication skills.
• Versatile Experience: A proven history of comfortably navigating diverse, multi-disciplinary IT environments and the ability to pivot quickly between disparate systems.
• Technical Expertise: Broad foundational knowledge across enterprise storage, virtualization, Microsoft directory services, and network security.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: An analytical approach to troubleshooting with the ability to diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues efficiently.
• Core Requirements: A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of experience) with at least 3 years of relevant IT experience. You must also hold a valid Texas driver's license, have the ability to lift 50 pounds, and successfully pass an FBI background check.

Bonus Points If You Have:
• Experience with Dell EMC Isilon or Wasabi cloud architectures
• Hands-on experience executing Bomgar deployments
• Familiarity with public sector or government IT environments
• Experience with Scale Computing HC3 virtualization environmentsWhy Join Brazoria County?
We believe in supporting those who serve our community. We offer an environment where you can grow professionally while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent Health Benefits: Enjoy robust medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Secure Your Future: Participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a generous county match, helping you build long-term financial security.
• Work-Life Balance: We support a healthy balance between work and personal life through paid vacation, sick leave, and 14 county holidays annually.
• Meaningful Work: Your work directly supports the technology systems that enable critical county services for more than 370,000 residents.

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work every day, we encourage you to apply!
Please submit your application through the Brazoria County Human Resources portal.
Brazoria County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.