Administrator, Systems

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Systems Administrator at EKU Master of Public Administration Program oversees the university's enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring reliability, security, and lifecycle management.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 3 years of systems administration; preferred Azure, 365, Entra ID, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and backup expertise. The role is hybrid at Richmond Campus with Exempt status.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, systems administration, automation, or related technologies Demonstrated experience with several of the following:

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Systems & Cloud Administration (35%).
• Identity & Microsoft Infrastructure (25%).
• Security, Patching & Vulnerability Remediation (15%).
• Automation, Monitoring & Performance (15%).
• Backup, DR & Business Continuity (10%).

Skills

Azure administration

Microsoft 365

PowerShell scripting

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in IT / related field

Tools

VMware/virtualization

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

PKI/cert management

SSO authentication

Job description

Hours Per Week

• 497740
• Richmond Campus
• Technology Positions
• Fulltime Staff

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)

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 technologies Demonstrated 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

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

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.