Senior Systems Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments
• Procure, install, and manage Dell server hardware
• Administer and optimize Hyper-V environments, including virtual machine deployment, migration, and lifecycle management
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and capacity planning
• Maintain infrastructure patching and lifecycle management to support operational stability and institutional security compliance
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, and associated services
• Manage hybrid identity environments and synchronization between on-premises and cloud platforms
• Support authentication, access control, and directory services
• Manage Microsoft 365 services, including hybrid Exchange environments
• Administer Azure services, including IaaS and PaaS solutions
• Plan and execute migrations from on-premises infrastructure to Azure
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and resource utilization
• Manage TCP/IP Meraki-based physical networks
• Manage virtual Azure cloud networks
• Manage site-to-site VPN configurations between physical and cloud networks
• Manage and monitor backup systems and processes
• Perform regular backup validation and integrity testing
• Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to ensure optimal operation
• Identify and resolve performance issues
• Create and maintain automation using PowerShell and related tools
• Monitor and improve security posture metrics and remediation workflows associated with Darden’s Security Scorecard
• Implement and maintain system and network security best practices across on-premises and cloud environments
• Ensure Darden adheres to UVA ITS Security Standards and maintains all required security compliance measures to support the safety and security of Darden systems, infrastructure, and institutional data
• Directly manage Darden’s Security Scorecard program, including oversight of infrastructure-level security posture, device management, vulnerability remediation, patch compliance, and data security controls
• Cover management of Darden’s Security Scorecard program
• Coordinate and maintain timely system patching and endpoint compliance to support institutional cybersecurity objectives and audit readiness
• Support encryption standards, vulnerability management initiatives, and remediation efforts across enterprise systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g., FERPA, PCI, SOX, HIPAA)
• Create and maintain accurate system documentation, procedures, and knowledge base materials

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience required. Combination of relevant experience, education, certification(s) in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven experience in systems administration within a Microsoft-based environment, strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365, experience in implementing cybersecurity controls under NIST standards or equivalent, proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation, solid understanding of networking concepts and enterprise infrastructure, experience with virtualization technologies, particularly Hyper-V, experience with large-scale cloud migrations preferred, familiarity with enterprise monitoring and management tools preferred, industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Azure, CompTIA, or similar) preferred.