Campus Systems Administrator: 24/7 IT Ops & Security

Manhattan University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan University is seeking a System Administrator to ensure 24x7 operation of server systems and to support the Moodle LMS, Microsoft 365, and identity services. You will design, implement, and optimize campus systems, respond to incidents, and automate provisioning and reporting.

You will work with the CISO and Database Administrator to ensure security, reliability, and compliance of the university’s systems, including endpoint management and IT governance.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and Active Directory/Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience imaging and deploying lab/workstations and using Intune/Company Portal.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 24x7 availability, performance and security of university server systems.
• Provision and upgrade systems in physical and virtual environments.
• Plan and implement patches and configuration changes.
• Develop scripts to automate provisioning, administration and reporting.
• Maintain Moodle health, upgrades and integrations.
• Collaborate with CISO and DB Admin for security and compliance.

Skills

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

KACE

Moodle LMS

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Manhattan University is seeking a System Administrator to ensure 24x7 operation of server systems and to support the Moodle LMS, Microsoft 365, and identity services. You will design, implement, and optimize campus systems, respond to incidents, and automate provisioning and reporting.

You will work with the CISO and Database Administrator to ensure security, reliability, and compliance of the university’s systems, including endpoint management and IT governance.