Sr. Systems Admin-PT

Primary Purpose

To manage a team of System Administrators, integrate and manage server enterprise applications into the district's network environment.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a team of System Administrators
• Integrate and manage server enterprise applications into the district's network environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Preference for Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Certification
• Preference for Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
• Preference for Microsoft Azure Certification
• Preference for Microsoft Certified: Windows Servers
• Preference for CompTIA Server+
• Preference for VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Preference for Jamf Pro Certifications
• Preference for Apple IT Certifications
• Preference for Google Workspace Certifications
• Preference for Linux/Unix/Ubuntu Certifications
• Preference for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Preference for ITIL Foundation
• Proficiency in administering and managing server operating systems, such as Windows Server and Linux distributions
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for creating and managing virtual machines
• Understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration
• Strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell or other scripting languages, to automate routine tasks and streamline administrative processes
• Knowledge of server hardware components and the ability to troubleshoot hardware-related issues
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds for real-time performance monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning
• Experience with MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) for configuration management, software deployment, and updates
• Proficient in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services
• Skill in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security and configuration management
• Experience with on-premise email systems (e.g., Microsoft Exchange) and cloud-based email solutions (e.g., Office 365)
• Administration and optimization of Office 365 services, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Teams
• Understanding of security best practices, including the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity and availability
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve server-related issues efficiently
• Administration of Jamf Pro MDM automation and engineering
• Administration of Google Workspace MDM endpoint management and security
• SQL/MySQL database administration
• Manages contractors and consultants on a per-project basis
• Manages Apple and Google device hardware, as well as Server hardware including RAID configurations
• Linux integrations with Jamf Pro Server
• High-level troubleshooting skills related to iOS, macOS, Linux, Unix, Windows, Windows Server, and Chrome OS
• Working knowledge of enterprise SAN integrations in an Active Directory environment
• In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Directory Sync services
• High level understanding of application management and policy-based inheritance

Mental Demands

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
• Strong ability to multitask
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional prolonged and irregular hours
• Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
• Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with timelines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
• Frequent sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent lifting of 60 pounds
• Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material