System Administrator

Annual Salary/Hiring Range $61,198 - $70,000; actual salary depends on qualifications. Job Purpose Reporting to the System Administrator, the Junior System Administrator helps manage, monitor, and maintain the university’s computing environment (on-premise and cloud-based). Required Qualifications Associate’s degree in Information Technology or related field and two years of experience or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Proficiency with Windows environments. Experience managing virtual and cloud-based systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience with VMware. Experience in an institution of higher education. Experience responding to cyber security incidents. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary Knowledge of information technology systems analysis, design, testing and maintenance techniques. Knowledge of computer hardware, software, operating systems, networking, and other IT tools and resources. Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve moderately complex problems. Ability to follow technical directions. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Effective decision-making skills and the ability to work independently. Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students. Job Summary Assists in administering Windows server infrastructure, including physical, virtual and cloud-based systems. Monitors multiple environments on various servers and ensures proper operation. Assists in management of Directory Services, including user account management and data access management. Acts as back up to the System Administrator. Monitors the status and operations of data center infrastructure, including related network systems, console systems and peripheral equipment. Assists in managing storage infrastructure. Works with developers to troubleshoot problems on servers in all environments. Assists with integration of new code into production systems. Monitors Help Desk ticket-tracking system and responds as necessary. Assists in troubleshooting and restoring services by analyzing, identifying and diagnosing faults using established processes and procedures. Provides assistance and escalation when necessary. Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators and other IT professionals on various issues, including system design, limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces and maintenance. Documents system changes and provides written and oral reports when requested. Assists in the preparation of technical documentation and system diagrams. Researches new products and technologies and recommends purchases. Attends training and performs self-study to keep expertise current. Travel/Overtime Requirements The employee assigned to this position is expected to work a 7-1/2 hour shift, Monday through Friday. In addition, employee is expected to work outside regular business hours and on weekends for planned system maintenance or emergencies as necessary. Telecommuting Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies. License/Certification Type of Position Type of Position Classified Position Status Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Hours Per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Posting Number 2027009S Open Date 07/27/2026 Close Date 08/02/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Describe your experience managing a VMware or other virtual infrastructure. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience managing an Active Directory environment. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your skills and experience in Cyber security. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience using PowerShell in a production environment. Please provide examples. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr