Systems Administrator

Job Description

A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.


Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

Baylor University is seeking a Systems Administrator to provide support to the infrastructure teams in the areas of server administration, system operations, and cloud infrastructure services. This position serves within Information Technology Services (ITS) and reports to the Director of Enterprise IT Architecture and Cloud Infrastructure.


This position is eligible for remote work.


A Bachelor's degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience are preferred.


One year of hands-on experience in two of the following areas: VMware private cloud (vSphere/ESXi, VCF, NSX), Public Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), Microsoft 365, Windows Server Administration, Linux Server Administration. Experience in multiple areas is preferred, as is hands-on experience managing Microsoft Power Platform.

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

• Assist with maintaining and providing support for individual Linux and Windows servers, as well as the cloud platforms on which they run (private and public); including server and platform configuration, security updates, OS/platform updates, and other routine maintenance.
• Help maintain and support both Active Directory and Entra ID
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cloud technology (private and public)
• Work with other infrastructure teams to troubleshoot and identify areas for improvement across the environment
• Provide Tier-2 support for faculty, staff and students for Microsoft 365 services; including both user-level support as well as platform-level support
• Assist with deploying new server and/or cloud infrastructure to support new systems, upgrades, or re-architecture of existing systems
• Identify opportunities to automate existing processes in the creation and management of any systems or platforms
• Help provide documentation for new systems and processes, as well as gaps you identify in current documentation
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61,883.50 - $102,107.70.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.