Senior Server Administrator

Overview

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a remarkable institution with a rich history of empowering students through education and opportunity. As a tuition-free, private home and school in Hershey, PA, MHS serves over 2,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Since its founding in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school has transformed the lives of nearly 12,000 graduates by providing a comprehensive education, a supportive home environment, and diverse extracurricular programs.

The expansive campus, spanning over 6,000 acres and encompassing 300 buildings across two locations in Hershey, is a testament to MHS s commitment to growth and its mission to serve even more students in the future. This large-scale infrastructure supports its innovative, career-focused educational approach, making MHS a beacon of opportunity and development for children.

MHS is seeking a Senior Server Administrator to join its dynamic Information Technology (IT) Department. This full-time, in-person role in Hershey, PA, offers a competitive salary ranging from $89,139 to $119,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

This position will work within the IT Department s Infrastructure Team to support the school’s server and data center technology which spans two on-site data centers, 250 servers, and a wide variety of scholastic and business applications and services. Other members of this team support the campus data network, telecom systems, audio/video systems, and related services.

• Manage and support the School’s Office 365 business suite of applications
• Utilize server management tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance and availability
• Upgrade and support the existing server infrastructure to ensure availability, reliability, security, and efficiency
• Support the Privileged Access Management system to allow contractors access to secure systems and manage privileged and service accounts.
• Diagnose and resolve all server-related hardware and software issues.
• Assist in the design and implementation of server and client-based security practices (e.g., Windows Group Policy).
• Maintain servers and applications by applying approved operating system and application updates
• Maintain functional backup of all systems and ensure redundant systems are designed and tested accordingly
• Assist with developing, maintaining, and testing the school’s disaster recovery systems and procedures
• Interface with the Client Support and Application Systems teams to deliver server and cloud-based solutions
• Perform routine audits of account and file access to ensure proper security and data protection
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of all servers, storage, and systems
• Mentor and provide guidance to other IT team members around server administration tasks
• Participate in a rotating after-hours support schedule
• Assist with evaluating, designing, and implementing new systems, including physical and virtual servers, storage solutions, backup systems, and server/cloud hosted applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or commensurate years of experience
• 3 or more years’ experience implementing and supporting server systems (hardware, software, storage, backup, account/file share administration, etc.)
• Proven ability to work effectively and contribute in a collaborative team environment
• Extensive knowledge and experience in building and supporting server infrastructure
• Strong expertise in administering Microsoft Active Directory and Azure environments, including account and file management, printing, and group policy
• Knowledge of data replication and redundant parallel systems, storage, and host systems
• Experience with backup systems (hardware and software) and tiered storage
• Experience in planning and implementing server-related hardware, software, and systems projects, including project management skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills for managing tasks and projects
• Ability to effectively balance daily operational responsibilities with project work
• Strong…