Manages the activities and operations required to maintain the Colorado Judicial Department’s x86 servers running Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems, SAN and associated storage devices, and various other systems in support of the Branch’s IT infrastructure.  The Lead Systems Architect will gain organizational commitment for all systems and software design plans, as well as evaluate and select technologies required to complete desired plans. This position will provide technical leadership and strategic decision making as it pertains to systems architecture across the Information Technology Services (ITS) division.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and six years of experience directly supporting either Windows or Linux/Unix based servers or IBM iSeries server(s) is highly desirable.  At least one year of lead/supervisory level experience is highly desirable.  Current MCSA, MCITP: Server Administrator or RHCSA certification is preferred.

Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis as follows: graduation from high school or equivalent and eight years working in computer related areas; six years of the computer experience must be directly supporting either Windows or Linux/Unix based servers or IBM iSeries server(s).  At least one year of lead/supervisory level experience is highly desirable.  Current MCSA, MCITP: Server Administrator or RHCSA certification is preferred. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.   Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust and focus, and the ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.