Senior Server Administrator

Senior Server Administrator

Category: Other

Department:

Locations: Worcester, MA

Posted:

Closes: 1/4/2026

Type:

Position : 194934

The Server Administrator is tasked with on-premise data center hardware installation and maintenance, including the setup of new servers, the enhancement of existing hardware to maintain optimal performance, and maintaining a server lifecycle retire/acquire process. The Server Administrator is also tasked with managing the host servers, hypervisor, and VM instances for server virtualization. Responsibilities extend to managing cloud platforms by configuring and maintaining cloud computing, storage, and services in environments such as AWS and/or Azure.

The Senior Server Administrator will also assist with server backups and the operation and maintenance of the SAN environment. Operating system maintenance encompasses applying security patches, updating software versions, and troubleshooting issues, thereby ensuring the smooth operation of the College's server population. The administrator should utilize centralized management tools to monitor and enhance the efficiency of server management. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping the College's server infrastructure up-to-date with BIOS and firmware updates, operating system and application service packs, patches, and version updates, such as implementing the latest Windows Server version or critical security updates.

They will also assist in the data center environmental controls. They will also develop, test, and maintain server disaster recovery procedures to support business needs. The Senior Server Administrator will work with the Network Administrator in the networking architecture and infrastructure supporting server connectivity. They will work with the CSO to ensure operational safeguards, server security, data integrity, and perform vulnerability remediation.

The Senior Server Administrator will also serve as a technical resource for the all of the Information Technology department, offering expertise in resolving server-client configuration issues, including troubleshooting connectivity problems and optimizing server performance.

Reports directly to the Director of Network Infrastructure.

The Senior Server Administrator exercises direct supervision over technical staff, contractors, student/internship workers, and consultants as assigned by the Director of Network Infrastructure.

• Develops procedures for, manages, and executes the installation of server operating system software and application software.
• Prepares specifications and quotes for server hardware purchases and upgrades.
• Develops and implements procedures for preventative maintenance on file servers, including operating system and application service pack updates and patches.
• Collects and maintains server and network performance statistics.
• Develops and documents file server configurations, including resolution and documentation of file server failures.
• Develop procedures for and oversees file server hardware and software upgrades.
• Coordinates file server migrations.
• Develops procedures for, oversees, and implements the College's printing infrastructure.
• Develop procedures for server Disaster Recovery
• Acts as the primary resource to departments and offices with specialty software applications with regards to server-end configurations.
• Works with the Desktop Administrator to ensure compatibility between servers and clients with regards to operating systems, applications, updates and service packs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the College's Active Directory and Entra structure.
• Assists with the College's server backup, data center cooling, and UPS strategies
• Engage in professional development to maintain continual growth in professional skills and knowledge essential to the position.
• They will also work with the Service Desk to empower and assist level 2 technicians in resolving server-related incidents.
• Provides insights, consultative advice, and expertise as a contributing member of committees, task forces, and advisory groups charged with formulating…