Sr. Systems Administrator

Compensation: FLSA:
Exempt Compensation Salary Grade: CS120 Minimum starting rate: $64,760.00 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors.

Employment Type:

Fixed Term - This is a fixed term position, and the term will end upon completion of the Workday SIS Implementation project. The expected completion date will be approximately December of 2027. Compensation Type:
Salary

Employment Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term) FLSA:
Exempt Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Summary The Senior Systems Administrator maintains the physical and virtualized server environment, VDI, SCCM/ Intune, security, patching, MS 365 environment, Active Directory, and cloud services for Santa Fe Community College. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement. The TERM Senior Systems Administrator does not supervise others.

• Manages and supports on-premises Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Exchange environments.
• Administers Microsoft 365, Entra , and Microsoft Defender environments.
• Maintains and supports on-premises Active Directory, including Group Policy administration.
• Manages identity and access management systems and processes.
• Deploys, configures, and maintains virtual and physical server infrastructure.
• Maintains system, network, and infrastructure documentation.
• Evaluates, tests, and approves server and application patches for deployment.
• Administers backup and recovery solutions, including the restoration of systems, data, files, and user accounts.
• Maintains and supports disaster recovery systems and infrastructure.
• Installs, configures, and maintains Windows, Linux, and hypervisor-based servers.
• Maintains system, network, and cybersecurity controls to ensure a secure computing environment.
• Deploys, implements, and supports enterprise software solutions.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to after-hours incidents and system emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of job‑related experience to include Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

• Microsoft, VMware, ISC2, CompTIA, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Intune administration and management.
• Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems.

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, and virtualization platforms.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, and Microsoft Intune.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Skill in installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading enterprise server systems.
• Skill in troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware, software, and systems issues.
• Skill in systems monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.li>
• Skill in implementing and managing security controls and system hardening.
• Ability to install, maintain, configure, and repair complex systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve critical system issues.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Ability to evaluate technology solutions and make technical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior IT staff.

• Lifting and carrying computer hardware, servers, networking equipment, and other technology components, typically up to 25-50 pounds.
• Working in data centers, server rooms, office environments, and equipment closets.
• Climbing ladders or accessing raised floors and ceiling spaces for cable installation and maintenance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an…