What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator - Airport position at City of Wichita, KS?
Salary : $59,115.00 - $105,106.00 Annually
Location : Airport 2173 Air Cargo Rd., KS
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : Systems Admin - Airport
Department : Information Technology
Division : IT Administration
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Bargaining Unit : NONE
The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.
Distinguishing Features of Work
The Airport Network Engineer / System Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining both network and system infrastructures. This role includes planning, analyzing, and providing technical support for data communications networks, computer systems, and data storage. The individual uses expertise in LAN / WAN systems, virtualization, and wireless technologies to ensure the seamless operation of internal and external networks, servers, and storage systems.
The position also involves resolving technical issues, performing system backups, developing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring security across networks and systems. Collaboration with vendors, providing technical guidance to users, and offering training opportunities are integral aspects of the role.
This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with various stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of network and system infrastructures.
Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm
Bargaining Unit : Employee Council
- Posting may close at any time
Examples of Work Performed
Requirements of Work
Required Experience and Training
Required Experience and Training
Preferred experience
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
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CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and / or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care / mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and / or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
The following verifies my highest level of education..
I have the following years of hands-on experience maintaining network infrastructure, emphasis on Cisco and Palo Alto products :
I have following years of experience with operating systems, storage, and backup solutions. Emphasis on Dell, VMWare, and Synology.
I have following years of experience with operating systems, Storage Area Networks (SAN), and backup solutions.
Please list all certifications you have and if they are active. Examples - Cisco, VMware, AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA
Please list all Microsoft Associate Certification (Example : Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate or VMware Certified Professional (VCP))
I have the following years of experience working industrial automation systems : PLC : Programmable Logic Controllers, emphasis on Rockwell automation software and HMI : Human-Machine Interface applications with emphasis on Wonderware / Aveva
Please describe in detail your experience troubleshooting and maintaining different types of IT infrastructure
I have a valid driver's license.
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Salary : $59,115 - $105,106
