Administrator, Systems

Job summary

Administer and maintain the university’s enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, including systems, cloud platforms, identity services, and Microsoft infrastructure. Manage security and patching, automation and monitoring, performance, and backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Job details

497740 Richmond Campus Technology Positions Fulltime Staff frame-loader#lazyLoad clinch:authenticated@document->frame-loader#reload" id="e1ea644c30b6ecd5d98a0534471b5b67_favourites"> Title: Administrator, Systems Position Type: Fulltime Staff Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 52R000 - Information Technology Division: 1R0105 - Information Technology Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Exempt Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week Additional Schedule Details: Hybrid Position Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23 Retirement: KERS Contact Person: Byron Sims Job Summary/Basic Functions The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, operation, security, reliability, and lifecycle management of the University’s enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The position requires broad technical knowledge of server operating systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, identity and access management, directory services, enterprise storage, backup and recovery, monitoring, automation, and related infrastructure technologies, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of these areas. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and three years of progressively responsible systems administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, systems administration, automation, or related technologiesDemonstrated experience with several of the following: Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory Windows Server Linux administration VMware/virtualization Enterprise backup and recovery PowerShell or other scripting Server patching and vulnerability remediation Enterprise monitoring DNS/DHCP and foundational networking concepts PKI/certificate management SSO/authentication technologies Licensure & Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) Microsoft 365 certifications VMware VCP CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Linux+ Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Relevant Microsoft Windows Server/hybrid infrastructure certifications Preferred Qualifications Job Duties: 35% - Enterprise Systems & Cloud Administration - () 25% - Identity & Microsoft Infrastructure - () 15% - Security, Patching & Vulnerability Remediation - () 15% - Automation, Monitoring & Performance - () 10% - Backup, DR & Business Continuity - () Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

What you’ll do

Administer and maintain the university’s enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, including systems, cloud platforms, identity services, and Microsoft infrastructure. Manage security and patching, automation and monitoring, performance, and backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, along with three years of progressively responsible systems administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Candidates should have experience with several listed infrastructure technologies, such as Azure, Microsoft 365, identity services, Windows Server or Linux, virtualization, scripting, backup and recovery, and security remediation; relevant certifications are listed.

Listed skills

• systems administration · Preferred
• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• Microsoft 365 · Preferred
• Active Directory · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Systems Administration
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Linux Administration
• Virtualization
• Identity and Access Management
• PowerShell
• Security Patching
• Vulnerability Remediation
• Enterprise Monitoring
• Backup and Recovery
• Disaster Recovery

Job areas

• Technology
• Education
• Security & Safety

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