Administrator, Systems

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Systems Administrator to manage the university's enterprise infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments, focusing on reliability, security, lifecycle management, and expertise in server OS, virtualization, IAM, storage, backup, monitoring, and automation.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field and at least three years of systems administration experience, plus relevant certifications (Azure, M365, Entra/AD, VMware, Windows/Linux).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field and three years of progressively responsible systems administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: Three years of experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, systems administration, automation, or related technologies; demonstrated experience with several listed technologies.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

PowerShell

Patching & Vulnerability remediation

Monitoring

DNS/DHCP

PKI / certificates

SSO / authentication

Job description

Administrator, Systems

Eastern Kentucky University

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 ormore)

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 theUniversity's enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premisesand cloud environments. The position requires broad technicalknowledge 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 demonstratedexpertise in one or more of these areas.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in InformationTechnology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity,or related field and three years of progressively responsiblesystems administration experience; or an equivalent combination ofeducation and relevant experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressivelyresponsible experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365,identity and access management, systems administration, automation,or related technologiesDemonstrated experience with several of thefollowing:

• 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: MicrosoftCertified: 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 infrastructurecertifications

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 forvisa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.