Systems Administrator

Classification: Systems Administrator II Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week FLSA: Exempt Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,311 (Step 7) to $7,607 (Step 9) mo. Priority Screening Date: May 25, 2026 Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled About CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast offering undergraduate and graduate programs. CSUMB is a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution, with a focus on inclusive excellence and global perspectives. The university’s strategic plan prioritizes diversity and aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. Purpose Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Network Services and the daily lead work direction of the Lead Systems Administrator, the Systems Administrator II – Infrastructure & Cloud Operations is responsible for the administration, security, and operational support of CSUMB’s enterprise server, storage, identity, data center, and hybrid cloud environments. The role ensures reliability, availability, and protection of critical campus systems and data; supports enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace); and maintains compliance with CSU security standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

System Administration and Support Administers and maintains enterprise server systems across on‑premise and cloud environments, primarily supporting Windows platforms while providing operational support for Linux and other systems. Administers and supports enterprise storage and file services across on‑premise and cloud repositories, including governance, quota administration, access management, lifecycle administration, capacity planning, and performance monitoring. Administers and maintains Active Directory domain services, including domain controllers, OUs, Group Policy, directory integration, identity object management, and user/group account administration. Administers enterprise DNS and DHCP services, performing configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Administers enterprise virtualization platforms, performing host configuration, VM provisioning, resource allocation, patching, and lifecycle management. Supports identity security controls (MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, role‑based access, privileged account management) and serves as backup for Identity and Access Management services. Supports enterprise password management solutions, managing vault access, role assignments, and policy settings. Implements security controls and performs scheduled patching, configuration management, and system hardening. Cloud Infrastructure Administers enterprise productivity and collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace), managing messaging, calendaring, collaboration services, storage, user accounts, licensing, permissions, archiving, retention, and compliance configurations. Participates in platform transition activities (e.g., Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 or hybrid scenarios), including planning support, data migration, cutover execution, validation, and stabilization. Provides operational support for hybrid and public cloud infrastructure platforms, including virtualization services, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, migration, and optimization. Administers and maintains enterprise IAM services (Okta and Microsoft Entra ID), performing configuration, federation, and system integration. Serves as secondary administrator for enterprise IAM platforms and assigned cloud‑based identity services, performing integration troubleshooting, identity lifecycle management, and routine access and policy administration. Backup, Recovery, and Systems Monitoring Administers and maintains enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery systems for on‑premise and hybrid environments. Monitors backup job success and participates in scheduled restore validation activities. Monitors infrastructure, authentication, and security‐related events and system capacity using enterprise monitoring tools; triages and escalates incidents. Develops and maintains technical documentation, runbooks, procedures, and automation solutions. Customer Service Functions Provides customer service and operational support, communicating with campus stakeholders and coordinating resolution of infrastructure and Network Operations Center issues. Collaborates with technical staff, application owners, and vendors to plan and execute enterprise application and infrastructure upgrades, data migrations, validation, stabilization, and issue resolution. Resolves service requests in a timely manner, communicates status updates, and develops knowledge resources. Collaborates with campus and CSU IT teams across multiple technology domains to support implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Administers digital certificate lifecycle management (TLS/SSL) across enterprise systems. Other Functions Collaborates with Technical Services & Operations on endpoint management initiatives, including Microsoft Intune device onboarding, compliance configuration, and infrastructure integration. Provides identity and infrastructure integration support for enterprise systems and applications. Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of operating systems, server administration, infrastructure, scripting, virtualization, cloud technologies, and related concepts. Knowledge of systems analysis, systems‑level programming, and application programming techniques. Ability to configure systems, manage data, and troubleshoot hardware/software in a distributed networked environment. Strong analytical skills for diagnosing problems and evaluating system performance. Proficiency in applicable software, server, and system technologies. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Ability to lead or coordinate the work of others on projects. Knowledge of higher‑education policies, data needs, and data privacy regulations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data appropriately. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of operating systems, server administration, scripting, virtualization, and cloud technologies. Working knowledge of troubleshooting hardware and software issues and providing technical support. Working knowledge of application programming techniques. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple time‑sensitive assignments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for presenting technical information. Strong analytical skills to evaluate, monitor, and resolve system issues. Proficiency in applicable software, server, and system technologies. Knowledge of higher‑education policies, data needs, and data privacy regulations. Experience and Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis; an advanced degree may be substituted for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Specialized Skills Experience supporting enterprise Windows environments, identity and access management, and virtual infrastructure. Knowledge of server/OS administration, security and access controls, directory services, networking, virtualization, storage, collaboration platforms (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace), monitoring, logging, and automation. Support for datacenter and hybrid environments (virtualization, storage, patching, vulnerability management, cloud platforms). Ability to troubleshoot system issues, implement maintenance fixes, and support disaster recovery. Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑team partners. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with enterprise datacenter and hybrid environments. Active Directory administration. Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace administration. Identity platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) including SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, integrations. Experience with platform migrations or coexistence. PowerShell or other automation scripting. Monitoring/ logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Cross‑team collaboration on upgrades, migrations, and system improvements. Commitment to CSUMB’s mission, values, and inclusive environment. Special Conditions Of Employment & Position Designations All offers are contingent upon a successful background check. The position requires reporting to the Campus Title IX Officer and compliance with CSU Executive Orders 1095, 1096, 1097. The position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083. This is a sensitive position with access to detailed personally identifiable information and responsibility for building keys. Must possess a valid California driver’s license, pass a Defensive Training Class, and be insurable under the university’s liability coverage. May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work. Physical Environment The work is primarily in a climate‑controlled office environment, with some risk of electrical shock. Typical tasks include sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, and talking. Lifting 20‑30 lbs. may be required, and travel between campus offices and occasionally off‑campus may be necessary. Benefits/Perks CSUMB offers a premium benefits package including vacation, health, dental, vision plans, membership in CalPERS, 15 paid holidays per year, and access to affordable housing near the main campus. Housing allocation is subject to availability, eligibility and program guidelines. General Information CSUMB is an E‑Verify employer. All employees must be eligible for employment in the United States. University is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus. Equal Opportunity Employer CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr California State University, Monterey Bay