Systems Administrator IV

About the role

San Diego State University is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator IV to provide senior technical leadership for the enterprise infrastructure that powers the university’s academic, research, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, configuration, and optimization of complex enterprise systems across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Administer server platforms, directory services, virtualization, operating systems, and related infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend scalable solutions that strengthen performance, security, and reliability.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on complex infrastructure requirements, architecture, and system integrations.
• Guide and mentor other systems administrators while helping shape infrastructure solutions and improvements across SDSU.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, including server infrastructure, directory services, and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise server administration, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting enterprise directory services.
• Demonstrated experience supporting cloud infrastructure and services in an enterprise environment.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using at least one of the following: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and support reliable, secure, and scalable enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Experience In The Following Areas Is Especially Important:
• Enterprise server infrastructure and administration
• Enterprise directory services
• Cloud infrastructure and services
• Windows and/or Linux server environments
• Virtualization technologies
• Powershell, Bash, or Python scripting
• Configuration management and systems automation
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Enterprise infrastructure security
• Technical project leadership and mentoring

Benefits

Full benefits package includes generous time off, retirement, health coverage, education support, and optional offerings such as FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.

Pay

$8,231-$11,990 per month (Step 1-Step 20).

Schedule

Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.