IT - Systems Administrator

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Shrewsbury, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St Louis is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to join our Network Operations team and support our core technology infrastructure. This role provides operational administration for back-office systems, ensuring reliable performance, protection, and business continuity for staff and ministries.

This position focuses on systems and backups, with responsibility for hybrid AD/Entra ID, Citrix NetScaler, monitoring, patching, and incident response, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience as an IT Systems Administrator in a Windows Server environment.
• Hands-on experience with Citrix NetScaler configuration and administration, including traffic management, SSL certs, and HA pairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; excellent documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Systems and Infrastructure Management: Administer, maintain, and support hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID Environments, including Group Policy and user management; deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix NetScaler appliances for load balancing and high availability; monitor servers and workstations for uptime and performance; apply patches and security hardening; manage DNS/DHCP and directory permissions.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and maintain backup and DR solutions; test backups and recovery procedures; manage backup software and storage; maintain runbooks and lead recovery efforts during failures.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices; monitor for vulnerabilities; ensure compliance with data protection standards.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

NetScaler

Backup software

Network administration

Firewall & endpoint protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Citrix NetScaler

Veeam

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Archdiocese of St Louis is seeking an experienced, operations focused IT Systems Administrator to join our Network Operations team and support our core technology infrastructure. This role provides operational administration for back-office systems, ensuring reliable performance, protection, and business continuity for our staff and ministries. The position functions as a core technical anchor for daily operations, while supporting the broader pastoral mission of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Systems and Infrastructure Management

• Administer, maintain, and support hybrid Active Directory and Entra ID Environments, including, Group Policy, and user management.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix NetScaler (ADC) appliances, with a focus on load balancing, SSL config, and high availability (HA) pair setups.
• Monitor and manage network infrastructure, servers, and workstations to ensure uptime and optimal performance
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and security hardening across all IT systems
• Manage access controls, directory permissions, and core network services such as DNS and DHCP.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Design, implement, and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions aligned with organizational needs
• Regularly test backup systems and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity
• Manage backup software platforms and storage systems
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery documentation and runbooks
• Lead recovery efforts during system failures or data loss incidents
• Back Office Operations Support
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues affecting daily operations
• Document system configurations and maintain IT infrastructure records

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices to protect organizational data
• Monitor for security vulnerabilities and address threats promptly
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection standards

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an IT Systems Administrator, in a Windows Server environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Windows Server environments and Active Directory administration
• Direct hands-on experience with Citrix NetScaler configuration and administration, including traffic management, SSL certs, and HA pairs.
• Hands-on experience with Veeam backup and disaster recovery software.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to urgent issues
• Solid grasp of fundamental networking concepts like VLANs, subnets, and routing logic.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructure and security fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent)
• Basic familiarity with Linux systems at the command line for troubleshooting and simple service maintenance.
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VxRail, Hyper-V, VMware)
• Experience with cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, or similar)
• Experience with RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management) tools
• Working knowledge of PowerShell for basic administration and task automation.
• Experience supporting IT operations within a faith-based or non-profit organization.

Technical Expertise: Windows Server, Active Directory, NetScaler, backup software, network administration, firewall and endpoint protection

Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions

Communication: Clear explanation of technical concepts to non-technical staff

Organization: Attention to detail in documentation and procedures

Reliability: Dependable and responsive to organizational needs

Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with IT trends and best practices

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening: All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.