Lead Enterprise Systems Administrator

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Serves as the Lead Enterprise Systems Administrator (LESA) with a broad knowledge base in several IT areas with a focus on Microsoft-based technologies. Provides support for server operating systems and application environments for the entire enterprise as found in a central IT organization. Recommends strategic technology direction; designs system environments; and oversees the management of multiple systems and projects.

• Functions as the Microsoft Administrator. Provides maintenance and supports, administers other services as required, including, but not limited to the Active Directory, Entra ID/AzureAD services, M365 services, web servers, server clusters, virtual servers, departmental servers, and storage systems.
• Researches, recommends, plans, and implements new technologies services for Windows Enterprise Systems.
• Utilizes tools, scripts or programming, to ensure that the automation of routine tasks reduces manual workload, improves response time, and to ensure system reliability.
• Ensures that systems and data security requirements are met by adhering to security guidelines and processes. This includes monitoring system logs, installing applicable patches in a timely manner, hardening servers, and doing periodic vulnerability scans.
• Participates in managing Microsoft Azure subscription, optimizes cloud infrastructure performance, usage, and billing.
• Leads the support efforts and infrastructure for enterprise services such as Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID/AzureAD.
• Performs essential duties in emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator.

Bachelor's degree in a technology field and six (6) years of experience in systems administration; OR twelve (12) years of experience in systems administration; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Three (3) years of experience in central IT or equivalent enterprise experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and/or Entra ID/AzureAD administration and troubleshooting. Experience with Windows server administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience in server virtualization. Microsoft Azure Certified Professional. Experience with administration of Microsoft 365 services (e.g., Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, licensing, etc.).
• Experience with the administration and configuration of the various components of the windows enterprise services.
• Experience supervising staff.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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