Automation & Systems Configuration Specialist

Jefferson Health; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Fort Washington, PA, seeks an IT Systems Administrator focused on configuring and supporting internal end user applications integrated with business processes and IT infrastructure.

You will implement security, manage Windows Server and Active Directory, run PowerShell automation, monitor performance, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3 years related work experience
• Expertise in Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory management, including Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and task scheduling, as well as experience with patch management tools such as WSUS and SCCM.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware) and backup/disaster recovery procedures.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs) and security best practices, including compliance frameworks.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools such as Nagios and SolarWinds.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor security policies and access controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Analyze system performance, optimize configurations, and resolve complex technical issues and escalations to maintain reliability.
• Design and implement Windows Server infrastructure solutions, including managing Active Directory, Group Policy, and domain services.
• Oversee virtualization environments such as Hyper-V and VMware, and plan and execute system upgrades and migrations to ensure scalability.
• Identify and implement process automation opportunities and develop technical documentation and SOPs for operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Windows Server administration

Active Directory management

Networking fundamentals

Backup/DR procedures

SCCM/WSUS

Hyper-V/VMware

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Nagios

SolarWinds

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University in Fort Washington, PA, seeks an IT Systems Administrator focused on configuring and supporting internal end user applications integrated with business processes and IT infrastructure.

You will implement security, manage Windows Server and Active Directory, run PowerShell automation, monitor performance, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with cross-functional teams.