System Services Administrator

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Lake Jackson, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number: 70860
Job Title: System Services Administrator
Position Type: Administrative/Staff
FTE: Full-time
Department: Information Technology
Pay Rate: Salary follows approved salary structure for B26: Excellent Benefits

Posting Text


Job Summary/Basic Function:
  • Reports to the Assistant Director – Information Technology
  • responsible for the installation, configuration and administration of critical college-wide applications and systems;
  • provides a high level of system availability, reliability, and security for administrative servers, and critical system services processes;
  • these systems include Microsoft Windows Domain, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Enterprise Application systems, and Enterprise backup and recovery systems;
  • maintain campus communication systems including VOIP phone system & emergency notification systems;
  • work with college personnel to determine technology project needs and develop plans for implementation;
  • provide support for events on campus by internal and external clients;
  • work schedule typically 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon. – Thur. and 8-12 noon Fri., (schedule may vary as needed).
Physical Demands:
Walking, standing, sitting, pulling/pushing, lifting, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, seeing, talking, hearing, fine dexterity, and capability to drive to off campus locations;
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum of an Associate’s Degree (bachelor’s degree a plus) in a computer field from a regionally accredited college or university;
  • minimum one year experience in a similar role or substantial coursework in one or more of the listed preferred technologies or skills.
Desirable Qualifications:
Preferred experience with or knowledge of one or more of the following:
  • Microsoft Windows Server administration,
  • Microsoft SQL system administration,
  • Microsoft Exchange system administration,
  • SAN administration preferably with Dell EqualLogic.
  • Server and IO virtualization using VMware technology,
  • Scripting technologies (PowerShell, Perl, PHP and Python),
  • Installing, upgrading and configuring web applications with Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services) or Apache with a SQL backend database,
  • Data backup and recovery systems,
  • Installing, deploying, and maintaining servers and other hardware in a data center environment,
  • Assist with providing high availability of systems & services during a disaster situation;
  • Experience securing servers from unauthorized access using industry based practices,
  • Experience using command-line tools,
  • Experience with Cisco switches and routers,
  • Experience with configuration of firewalls;
  • Experience with Cisco VOIP phone systems;
  • Exhibits flexibility in working in a team environment;
  • being a self-starter;
  • excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
  • possess excellent organizational skills;
  • other qualities, experiences, and skills that enhance one’s value to the institution;
  • exceptional employment or educational qualifications may be given special consideration.

Posting Date: 04/05/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
First Pool Date: 04/15/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants: