IT System Administrator II

The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:
IT System Administrator II The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
The Systems Administrator II is responsible for installing and supporting system software and equipment, monitoring systems performance, maintaining system security and providing technical support services. Systems supported include those located in the citys data centers and Cloud Computing environments. In this role you will also support various Public Safety technologies, including, trunked radio, citywide surveillance systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, in squad technologies and Fire Apparatus technology. This position reports directly to the Information Technology manager.

Compensation
The 2025 starting pay rate is $88,718-$130,469 based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule
This role primarily supports our Police and Fire Departments - critical services that operate 24/7 to keep our City safe.

In 2026, the normal schedule will be 7:00 AM 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work when urgent situations arise. In 2027, additional support will be required on the weekends and evenings. When additional hours are required to be worked, you can work with your supervisor to flex your time in the pay period.

To have your application considered for the first round of reviews, please apply by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
* Install and support system software and equipment.

• Install and maintain operating and application systems software.
• Ensure that all software is at the current version/release level and performing to specifications.
• Install and maintain equipment designed for in-house setup and support.
• Work with outside vendors assigned to support in-house equipment and software.

* Monitor systems performance.

• Measure and tune operating software to ensure the efficient use of equipment resources.
• Provide recommendations for software and equipment upgrades to ensure adequate capacity and throughput levels.

* Maintain system security .

• Perform security functions to ensure that systems and data are protected from unauthorized access and use.
• Establish and maintain effective backup and recovery guidelines.
• Maintain an emergency recovery plan to protect information resources in the event of a catastrophic failure.
• Monitor adherence to standards for application systems, databases, recovery procedures and documentation.

* Provide Technical Support Services.

• Provide recommendations for the design and implementation of server/network related software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions to technical processing problems.
• Research and implement methods to improve the performance and utilization of Information Technology resources.
• Provide server/network related technical assistance to personnel in the organization.
• Share after-hours emergency on-call duty with other Information Technology personnel.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education and Experience
A Bachelors degree in computer science or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND three (3) years of fulltime Systems Administration employment experience with MS server administration, server architecture & implementation, systems security, and network topology;
OR
An Associate's degree from an accredited computer science program or closely related field AND five (5) years of fulltime Systems Administration employment experience with MS server administration, server architecture & implementation, systems security, and network topology

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid Driver's License PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity.
Frequent demands: standing, walking, reaching, and handling.
Occasional demands: lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, and foot controls.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions).