Administrator, Systems

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Position

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage the university's on‑premises and cloud infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability and lifecycle management across environments.

The role requires strong knowledge of server OS, cloud platforms, directory services, storage, backup, monitoring and automation with hands‑on experience in Azure, M365, AD and VMware. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS/Cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience: Three years in systems administration, cloud platforms, or related technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Azure, M365, Entra ID, AD, Windows Server, Linux, VMware, monitoring, scripting and security.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud administration

Identity & access mgmt

Server administration

Automation & scripting

Security & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, IS, Cybersecurity or related field

3 years of systems administration experience

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID/Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

PowerShell

Patch management

Monitoring tools

DNS/DHCP

PKI management

SSO technologies

Job description

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: KTRS

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 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

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

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.