Computer Systems Administrator

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A Texas educational institution is seeking a Computer Systems Administrator to design, implement, and maintain computer systems. Key responsibilities include administering Azure Active Directory, deploying applications, and managing various device policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the field, with preferred skills in virtualization and Windows Server environments. This full-time position is located in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the computer field.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain computer systems.
• Administer Azure Active Directory users and devices.
• Deploy applications using Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune.
• Manage deployment and policies for various devices.
• Plans, designs, implements, and supports Office 365 licensing using AD and Azure security groups.
• Collaborates with Architecture, Development, Infrastructure, and Support teams on cloud projects.
• Maintains automation/orchestration for cloud environments.
• Manages security features: baselines, device compliance, conditional access, Defender for Endpoint.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

VMware-ESX

vSphere

Windows Server 2012 or higher

Azure AD

Intune

Job description

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Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the computer field
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred)
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in a corporate or education environment administering and supporting Virtualization technologies for endpoints and servers (VMware-ESX, vSphere, view, Horizon 6-7, ThinApp) along with administration and support of Windows 7 or higher and Windows Server 2012 or higher, Active Directory, PowerShell, TCP/IP, Azure AD, Intune (preferred)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Supports and administers Azure Active Directory users and devices.
• Uses Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune for application deployment.
• Creates application packages and advanced scripts for deployment to Microsoft, Apple and Google devices.
• Manages deployment and policies for Windows, macOS, IOS devices using Apple School manager and/or Intune.
• Manages deployment and policies Chromebook devices using Google Admin Console.
• Plans, designs, implements, and supports solutions for Office 365 user licensing assignment solution using AD and Azure security groups. Workload includes, but not limited to, SharePoint, Teams and Intune.
• Works closely with other IT teams (such as Architecture, Development, Infrastructure, and Support) to plan and execute future cloud infrastructure projects.
• Creates and maintains automation and orchestration to support cloud environment(s).
• Manages mobile and managed applications, can read device information and can view device configuration profiles.
• Manages security and compliance features, such as security baselines, device compliance, conditional access, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Performs remote tasks on users and devices and can assign applications or policies to users or devices.
• Manages custom Intune roles and adds assignments for built-in Intune roles. Assigns permissions to Administrators.
• Manages compliance policy, configuration profiles, Apple enrollment, corporate device identifiers, and security baselines.
• Manages Conditional Access Policies management in Intune.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Maintains logs related to system functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
• Establishes and documents standards and procedures, maintains inventory of technological devices, and maintains backup systems.
• Interacts with vendors and company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Night and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel required.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Computer and Network Security

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Benefits (Inferred)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Location and Salary

Houston, TX