Systems Administrator

Salary

$89,796.00 - $129,360.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6776(SP2)

Department

Information Technology

Division

ITD ITE Information Technology

Opening Date

05/15/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Boulder County Information Technology Department is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator provides day-to-day support for core IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies. This role assists with administering Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, and various cyber security tools. The position participates in an on-call rotation and may require occasional after-hours work for maintenance or urgent issues.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position will work out of 2025 14th St, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $89,796.00 - $100,500.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of June 1st
• First Round Interviews: Week of June 8th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of June 8th
• Reference Check: Week of June 8th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Assist with administering Microsoft solutions such as: Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory (users, groups, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
• Support VMware virtual machine creation, monitoring, and basic management
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and maintenance tasks
• Monitor systems and escalate issues when needed
• Troubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issues
• Assist with backup and recovery operations
• Maintain accurate technical documentation
• Collaborate with IT team members on upgrades and new system implementations
• Respond to service requests following IT procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation; occasional after-hours work may be required
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• 7 years of combined education and experience in a related field.

Background Check

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in system administration or IT infrastructure support.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong foundation in Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization and VM management tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot common hardware, software, and access issues in a structured, customer-focused manner.
• Skill in following documented procedures and maintaining clear technical documentation.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly, work independently with guidance, and collaborate effectively with IT team members.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

01

Please describe how you meet the required minimum qualifications of 7 years of combined education and experience in a related field.

02

Describe your experience working with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and Active Directory. Include examples of tasks you’ve completed in these environments.

03

Summarize your experience with server infrastructure including virtualization, basic networking, backup and recovery.

04

Describe a technical issue you’ve resolved. Explain the steps you took, the tools you used, and the outcome.

05

Describe your experience using an IT ticketing system and knowledgebase. Include an example of how you used these tools to document work, follow procedures, or resolve an issue.

06

What does diversity mean to you?

07

Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org