Georgia Department of Public Health
Systems Administrator 3
Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Salary:
$73,759.76 Annually Location :
DeKalb County, GA Job Type:
Full Time Salaried Job Number:
2024-09379 Division/Section:
District 3-5 County Position Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position: Systems Administrator 3 (10038)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.
LOCATION:
Richardson Health Center DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Director's Office SALARY INFORMATION:
$73,759.76 Annually / Pay Grade N / Job Code ITP042
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
13 Paid Holidays 3 Weeks Annual Leave 3 Weeks Sick Leave Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm Pension Plan Employer 401K Match Payroll Deductible Health Benefits Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Worksite Wellness Diverse Workforce Opportunities for Growth Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation
Job Responsibilities The Network and Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure, servers, computers, mobile devices, and the Mitel phone system. This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of IT systems, while providing technical expertise to support organizational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, internet systems, desktops, servers (Linux/Windows/application), and related hardware/software. Administer and maintain mobile devices, including configuration, security, and lifecycle management. Support and maintain the Mitel phone system to ensure reliable communication services. Monitor and optimize system and network performance, implementing necessary adjustments. Perform data backups, disaster recovery operations, and maintain system documentation. Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, replacing defective components as needed. Plan, coordinate, and implement network and system security measures. Provide technical expertise and serve as an organizational resource in assigned areas.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Systems Administrator 2 (ITP041) or position equivalent. Additional Information
NOTE:
Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: "Career Opportunities" at If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.
DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave. 01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
Yes No
02
Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?
Yes No
03
Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?
Yes No
04
What is your highest level of education completed?
Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School Diploma GED
05
How many years of experience do you have developing network security solutions?
None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 8 to 10 years More than 10 years
06
How many years of experience do you have in supporting an IT Department?
None Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 7 years More than 7 years
07
How many years experience do you have providing software, hardware or technical assistance to computer users that is reflected on your application?
No experience 0-1 Year 1-3 Years 3 or more years
08
Can you support an on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance windows when needed?
Yes No
09
Have you independently configured a managed switch (VLANs, trunks, access ports)?
Yes No
10
Have you set up or maintained a site firewall (NAT, rules, VPN/IPsec)?
Yes No
11
Have you diagnosed DNS/DHCP issues across subnets?
Yes No
12
Have you built or hardened Windows Server (AD/DNS/DHCP/GPO) in production?
Yes No
13
Have you managed Linux servers (systemed services, logs, package management)?
Yes No
14
Have you supported a Mitel phone system (user adds/changes, call flows, trunks)?
Yes No
Required Question
$73,759.76 Annually Location :
DeKalb County, GA Job Type:
Full Time Salaried Job Number:
2024-09379 Division/Section:
District 3-5 County Position Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position: Systems Administrator 3 (10038)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.
LOCATION:
Richardson Health Center DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Director's Office SALARY INFORMATION:
$73,759.76 Annually / Pay Grade N / Job Code ITP042
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
13 Paid Holidays 3 Weeks Annual Leave 3 Weeks Sick Leave Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm Pension Plan Employer 401K Match Payroll Deductible Health Benefits Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts Worksite Wellness Diverse Workforce Opportunities for Growth Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation
Job Responsibilities The Network and Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting network infrastructure, servers, computers, mobile devices, and the Mitel phone system. This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of IT systems, while providing technical expertise to support organizational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, internet systems, desktops, servers (Linux/Windows/application), and related hardware/software. Administer and maintain mobile devices, including configuration, security, and lifecycle management. Support and maintain the Mitel phone system to ensure reliable communication services. Monitor and optimize system and network performance, implementing necessary adjustments. Perform data backups, disaster recovery operations, and maintain system documentation. Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues, replacing defective components as needed. Plan, coordinate, and implement network and system security measures. Provide technical expertise and serve as an organizational resource in assigned areas.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Systems Administrator 2 (ITP041) or position equivalent. Additional Information
NOTE:
Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: "Career Opportunities" at If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.
DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave. 01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
Yes No
02
Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?
Yes No
03
Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?
Yes No
04
What is your highest level of education completed?
Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School Diploma GED
05
How many years of experience do you have developing network security solutions?
None Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 7 years 8 to 10 years More than 10 years
06
How many years of experience do you have in supporting an IT Department?
None Less than 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 7 years More than 7 years
07
How many years experience do you have providing software, hardware or technical assistance to computer users that is reflected on your application?
No experience 0-1 Year 1-3 Years 3 or more years
08
Can you support an on-call rotation and after-hours maintenance windows when needed?
Yes No
09
Have you independently configured a managed switch (VLANs, trunks, access ports)?
Yes No
10
Have you set up or maintained a site firewall (NAT, rules, VPN/IPsec)?
Yes No
11
Have you diagnosed DNS/DHCP issues across subnets?
Yes No
12
Have you built or hardened Windows Server (AD/DNS/DHCP/GPO) in production?
Yes No
13
Have you managed Linux servers (systemed services, logs, package management)?
Yes No
14
Have you supported a Mitel phone system (user adds/changes, call flows, trunks)?
Yes No
Required Question