Senior Systems Administrator

Category:
Staff

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Department:
Information Technology

Locations:
Des Plaines, IL

Posted:
Dec 17, 2025

Closes:
Jan 21, 2026 - 11:59 PM EST

Type:
Full Time Staff

Position

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and system security of the College's hypervisor, Windows, and Linux systems. Supervises and/or performs the installation and maintenance of server operating systems and server equipment.

• Maintains, administers, and coordinates the day-to-day planning, design, operation, maintenance and resource allocation for host systems for the academic and administrative networks. Includes Hypervisor (Currently VMWare/Hyper-V), Linux, and Windows.
• Installs system software and operating systems for the college's computing systems.
• Performs system programming tasks to ensure system security and proper operations of servers and infrastructure. Monitors and recommends changes regarding server security.
• Plans and schedules backups of all computer systems, and performs disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Monitors and manages system utilization and performance and proactively addresses issues.
• Installs, maintains, and provides user support for server and cloud software and applications.
• Administers and leads technical support for campus-wide e-mail system.
• Manages AD object creation and schema changes, identity management system, and audits accounts for compliance with policies.
• Directs the technical analysis of operating system software and hardware. Leads the analysis and makes recommendations for changes to virtualization, hardware, cloud application, software, and facilities. Coordinates the acquisition and installation of all servers and supporting equipment and creates configuration and procedure documentation.
• Provides technical training in procedures and the proper use of equipment.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Functional supervision is received for the Manager of Systems Administration and Operations. Administrative supervision is received from the Director of IT Infrastructure.

Functional supervision is exercised over one full-time System Administrator / Lead Operator.

• A Bachelor of Science in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years experience working with Windows Server, VMware, or Linux operating systems with experience in system administration is required.
• At least two years experience working with TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience with Google Workspace and Gmail administration or equivalent email systems management and administration.
• Two years experience with directory services.

Ability to perform moderate physical activity including the ability to reach above the shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, and walking. Mobility to move from building to building on both campuses and to visit off campus entities. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

HOURS:

Monday - Friday - 8:15 am - 5:00 pm - Position may be required to work evening and weekend hours…