Server/Network Administrator / Information Technologist I

About the role

This team member will provide expertise in a Windows server environment and will be responsible for securing the UA’s network and ensuring optimal connectivity for our end-users to accomplish their daily activities. This position will report to the Director, Advancement Network/Computing as a member of UA’s Network and Computing team.

Responsibilities

• 40% Server Administration - Installing, patching network and server hardware, monitoring UA systems, and maintaining UA's disaster recovery.
• 15% Network Administration - Maintaining UA’s VLANs, adjusting firewalls, and requesting firewall changes from IT Services.
• 25% Application Administration - Being the lead administrator for our Microsoft and TeamDynamix environments, creating software installation packages.
• 10% Provide top-tier support for UA’s systems.
• 10% Maintain UA’s disaster recovery system, performing backups and restores.

Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in deploying, maintaining, and supporting Windows-based servers and systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft platforms including SharePoint, Hyper-V, Active Directory, IIS, Always On VPN, MSSQL, and Microsoft System Center.
• Experience with administering TeamDynamix (TDX).
• Experience serving as ongoing support for server and application as well as functional and technical problem resolution.
• Experience with Oracle.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Windows Server operating systems.
• Proficiency in network administration tools and techniques.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Health care, prescription, and dental coverage.
• A base retirement program with a University matching contribution.
• Basic life insurance.
• Course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

Standard 8-5 work schedule.

Contact

For more information, visit tech.msu.edu. Bidding eligibility ends July 7, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.