Systems Administrator

Essential Functions

• Server Infrastructure Management and Support
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain the seminary’s hybrid cloud environment including physical, virtualized, and Cloud hosts and storage arrays
  • Perform regular system updates, patch management, certificate updates, and backups in accordance with seminary policy and timelines
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness for enterprise infrastructure and service by performing routine tests of disaster recovery plans
  • Collaborate with IT leadership to plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and changes within our server environment
  • Aid in providing access to Seminary tools and services via directory management and Identity services
  • Provide Tier 2/3 Troubleshooting for systems and services owned and provided by the Information Technology team
  • Work with product and support vendors as necessary
• Network Management and Support
  • Aid in Monitoring, maintaining, and administering the Seminary’s internal and external network connectivity, including all routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless access points
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and performance issues as they arise
  • Work with IT leadership to plan and implement network improvements, upgrades, and or changes to improve the seminary stability, resilience, and availability
  • Work with vendors and service providers to ensure optimal network performance
  • Provide Tier 2/3 Troubleshooting assistance for network and connectivity issues
• Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
  • Lead or support IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, cloud integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives
  • Cookordinate with various IT teams to ensure timely delivery of solutions and services
  • Document system configurations, procedures, changes, and project plans
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements
  • Expand and update existing documentation for continued and ongoing business continuity efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in systems administration, with a focus on Windows Server environments, or 5- 7+ years of experience in supporting and administering a mixed operating system environment, e.g., Windows and macOS environments.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, Layer 2/3)
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting, automation, and debugging
• Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and associated components (e.g. storage arrays, hosts)
• Experiencing with Veeam Backup and replication software or comparable products
• Experience with administering Microsoft Cloud services such as Office 365, Defender, Identity Management, and Single Sign On services
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently or with a team as needed.
• Experience with ticketing services within an ITIL or ITSM environment.
• After-hours monitoring of equipment and services is required. Weekly rotating schedule with other team members.

Salary Range

$74,000 - $80,000