Systems Administrator, Department of Technology Services

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Systems Administrator position is a full time, 12-month, permanent staff position in the Department of Technology Services at Fort Hays State University. The position reports to the Manager of Server Operations in the Department of Technology Services. Normal work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday, and Summer hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday – Thursday, and 7:30AM to 11:30AM on Friday. Occasionally, the job duties will require work to be outside of those normal hours. Working remotely is a possibility for the right candidate. 

 

Successful applicant will work well independently or within a team setting and own the projects being assigned, while demonstrating strong skills in problem solving, resourcefulness, and risk assessment. The applicant will need to be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately to FHSU faculty, staff, and students. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Some of the primary duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: 

·         Manage and maintain FHSU’s physical and virtual server infrastructure, primarily focusing on Windows Server. This includes installation, management, documentation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, system and security updates, etc. 

·         Administer our on-premise Microsoft infrastructure products (AD DS, AD FS, DNS, Group Policy, etc.) 

·         Administer our M365 tenant, particularly focusing on Exchange Online administration, user management, and licensing 

·         Monitor, maintain, and regularly test backups - including system, file, and database backups 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a candidate may possess an Associate's degree, along with a combination of technology training or industry certifications, and related experience on a year for year basis. 

 

At least 2 years combined experience in the following technologies: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and oral 

·         Familiar with a range of server operating systems such as Windows Server, Redhat, and Debian 

·         Basic networking (TCP/IP) skills 

·         Experience operating in an enterprise environment and navigating requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, and FERPA 

·         Scripting experience, particularly PowerShell, or experience automating tasks and procedures 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled 

SALARY: FHSU takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. 

BENEFITS: Competitive benefit package http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employees/ 

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional reference.  All required application documents should be submitted in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.  

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: 
Name: Livy Li 
Email:   [email protected]