Systems Administrator Jr

Full-time Job Announcement Position: Systems Administrator Jr Location: Athens Campus Department: Information Technology Reports to: Director of Information Technology Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package. Deadline to Apply: June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Responsibilities Work daily within systems such as Servers, Switches, and Databases. Prepare reports in requested format within requested time frames. Perform database data manipulation and extraction using MySQL to support business intelligence needs and custom reporting requests. Oversee core network infrastructure daily, ensuring optimal connectivity through the configuration of switches, access points, and DHCP protocols. Administer enterprise infrastructure by managing Active Directory, provisioning user accounts and access permissions, and maintaining server operating systems (Windows/Linux) to ensure high availability and security. Develop ad-hoc automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Batch) to streamline repetitive administrative tasks, automate user provisioning, and optimize system workflows. Daily ticket management upon assigned duties. Provide detailed technical documentation of developed processes and systems to ensure ease of or enhancement of the systems by co-workers. Collaboration with teams when necessary to deliver projects and data. Work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations. Conduct research into administrative system issues and products as required. Present ideas in user-friendly language. Demonstrate highly self-motivated and directed actions, with keen attention to detail. Demonstrate a sense of creativity, helpful for developing new processes. Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrate strong customer service orientation skills. Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Develop and/or assist with the advancement of policies and procedures and recommend changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the department. Maintain knowledge of assigned department and give updates to management on services, operations, and projects. Participating in meetings to ensure department goals are in line with agency or technical college goals. Travel (minimal) for state meetings, trainings, professional development, and system upgrades as necessary. Conduct regular evaluation of services provided and adjust as needed. Stay up to date with policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives. Maintain excellent working relationships with, and serve as a liaison to, internal and external customers. Perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hirebridge