Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator The University of Virginia Darden School of Business seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to join their Strategic IT team. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and validating enterprise integrations that connect cloud and on-premise systems used by the Darden School of Business. The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all platforms. This role also plays a key role in maintaining Darden's cybersecurity posture through security compliance management, infrastructure hardening, patch governance, and adherence to UVA ITS Security Standards. In addition, this role will manage the Darden's Security Scorecard program, as part of the overall UVA security posture, which is reported to UVA President's office on a quarterly basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft technologies, virtualization, networking, and automation, along with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This is a two-year term limited position with benefits, with the possibility of extension for up to an additional year. This position is based in-person in Charlottesville, VA and may require occasional after-hours support and participation in on-call rotations. The position may involve both on-site infrastructure support and cloud-based administration. Salary range : 80-95k will be commensurate with education and experience. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Server Administration Identity & Directory Services Cloud & Microsoft 365 Networking Backup, Recovery & Continuity Monitoring, Performance & Automation Security & Compliance Documentation Minimum Requirements Education: High School Diploma, Associate's Degree Preferred. Experience: 3 years of experience. Licensure: None. Preferred Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant professional experience required. May consider combination of relevant experience, education, certification(s) in lieu of degree. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven experience in systems administration within a Microsoft-based environment Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 Experience in implementing cybersecurity controls under NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology, standards or equivalent Experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation Solid understanding of networking concepts and enterprise infrastructure Experience with virtualization technologies, particularly Hyper-V Experience with large-scale cloud migrations preferred Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and management tools preferred Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Azure, CompTIA, or similar) preferred How to Apply Please apply online and search for R0084701. Complete the application and upload the following required materials: Cover letter, Resume. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. This role requires an ongoing commitment to learning and professional growth. As technologies evolve, the Systems Administrator is expected to participate in relevant training and development activities to maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support organizational operations and emerging technologies. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer. Virginia Department of Human Resource Management