Systems Administrator

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks a Systems Administrator to provide support and strategic oversight of our IT infrastructure and services. The successful candidate will be a technically skilled, solutions-oriented professional who ensures the reliability, security, and performance of our systems and networks.

Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Infrastructure, the Systems Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining core IT services, supporting end users, and leading infrastructure projects that align with institutional goals. This position is an on-campus position with a hybrid work schedule to be discussed with the supervisor and based on business needs.

• 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
• Administer cloud-based solutions provided by the seminary as needed, including but not limited to Office 365 email and collaboration services, Zoom, ticketing services, LMS systems
• 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

• 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

• Lead or support IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, cloud integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Coordinate 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

• 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 Power Shell 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.

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, Azure Administrator) are preferred but not required
• CCNA or CCNP preferred, but not required
• Experience with cloud platforms and providers, specifically Azure
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, frameworks, and tools

Ability to lift a minimum of 40 LBS and free range of motion.

• Occasional work in on‑site data centers and network closets.