Sr Systems Admin-PT
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Sr. Systems Admin
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To manage a team of System Administrators, integrate and manage server enterprise applications into the district's network environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Experience:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Physical demands/environmental factors:
- PT-Hybrid and remote 20-40 hours per week-Onsite 2 days per week 8 hours per
- 4 month project with potential to extend - June 2026-Sept 2026
- 5+ years experience
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To manage a team of System Administrators, integrate and manage server enterprise applications into the district's network environment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing a team of System Administrators
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Preference for applicants with Microsoft Endpoint Administrator Certification
- Preference for applicants with Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- Preference for applicants with Microsoft Azure Certification
- Preference for applicants with Microsoft Certified: Windows Servers
- Preference for applicants with CompTIA Server+
- Preference for applicants with VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Preference for applicants with Jamf Pro Certifications
- Preference for applicants with Apple IT Certifications
- Preference for applicants with Google Workspace Certifications
- Preference for applicants with Linux/Unix/Ubuntu Certifications
- Preference for applicants with Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Preference for applicants with ITIL Foundation
- Proficiency in administering and managing server operating systems, such as Windows Server and Linux distributions
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for creating and managing virtual machines
- Understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration
- Strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell or other scripting languages, to automate routine tasks and streamline administrative processes
- Knowledge of server hardware components and the ability to troubleshoot hardware-related issues
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds for real-time performance monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning
- Experience with MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) for configuration management, software deployment, and updates
- Proficient in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services
- Skill in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security and configuration management
- Knowledge of on-premise email systems (e.g., Microsoft Exchange) and cloud-based email solutions (e.g., Office 365)
- Administration and optimization of Office 365 services, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Teams
- Understanding of security best practices, including the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity and availability
- Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve server-related issues efficiently
- Administration of Jamf Pro MDM automation and engineering
- Administration of Google Workspace MDM endpoint management and security
- SQL/MySQL database administration
- Manages contractors and consultants on a per-project basis
Experience:
- In-depth knowledge of Apple and Google device hardware, as well as Server hardware including RAID configurations
- Linux integrations with Jamf Pro Server
- High-level troubleshooting skills related to iOS, macOS, Linux, Unix, Windows, Windows Server, and Chrome OS
- Working knowledge of enterprise SAN integrations in an Active Directory environment
- Active Directory integrations with Apple devices
- In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Directory Sync services
- High level understanding of application management and policy-based inheritance
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism
- Strong ability to multitask
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional prolonged and irregular hours
- Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
- Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with timelines
Physical demands/environmental factors:
- Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift 60 pounds
- Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material
