IT Systems & Infrastructure Administrator

Middlesex College; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex College in Edison, NJ is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Information Technology team. The role provides frontline support for escalated IT requests and manages server and network services across the college.

You will install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, implement security patches, automate tasks, back up critical systems, and collaborate with the IT Service Desk and external vendors to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Three (3) years' technical experience in a systems or network administration role.
• Proven experience with fundamental network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, and SMTP, IP routing basics and related protocols, installing and configuring Windows Server 2016+ to perform common roles such as File/Print server, domain controller, web server or database server, and server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V and Amazon Web Services
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in systems, including networking, VMware and Office 365 Administration (including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Defender)

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors all server systems, appliances, and server applications, reviews performance and resource utilization, and tunes systems to ensure maximum availability and accessibility.
• Installs, configures, and tests server operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Ensures the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability by monitoring server and application performance, ensuring systems and applications receive appropriate security patches and feature updates, and identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Uses automation tools and develops custom scripts to increase system efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, simplify server deployment, and lower human intervention on tasks.
• Manages the implementation of backup policy including configuration and scheduling of backup jobs, testing the integrity of backups, and periodically reviewing backup policies with all IT stakeholders.
• Provides support to the IT Service Desk on issues escalated to the engineering team requiring elevated privileges or access to resolve.
• Recommends acquisition of tools or products to enhance system/network performance, add features, or improve service to the college user community.
• Acts as a liaison between the IT Department and external vendors, consultants, and suppliers to further project work and resolve problems with supported systems.
• Cross trains with peers in the IT Infrastructure Services department to achieve full capability in managing all applications and services supported by the department.
• Supports IT strategic initiatives by participating in project work and setup and testing of new systems and services.
• Participates in the design of server architectures to support the systems and services provided by the IT Department.
• Executes software and hardware upgrades as needed or during scheduled off hours, including emergency rollouts.
• 13. Provides expert-level technical support for complex systems and infrastructure issues with minimal supervision, maintains and shares in-depth knowledge of the College's technical environment, and provides technical leadership and project management oversight. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

System administration

Networking

Windows Server

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

DNS

DHCP

SMTP

Office 365 Admin

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Defender

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows Server 2016+

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

DNS

DHCP

SMTP

Office 365 Administration

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Middlesex College in Edison, NJ is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Information Technology team. The role provides frontline support for escalated IT requests and manages server and network services across the college.

You will install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, implement security patches, automate tasks, back up critical systems, and collaborate with the IT Service Desk and external vendors to ensure reliable operations.