Microsoft Systems Administrator — Cloud & On-Prem

Andrews International; Berrien Springs (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews University seeks a Microsoft Systems Administrator to configure, maintain, monitor, and secure on‑premise and cloud servers. The role covers Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backups, and enterprise applications, collaborating with network, security, and app teams to sustain a robust IT foundation.

Ideal candidate has a BS in IT/CS or related field and 3+ years’ enterprise experience, with Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, Hyper-V/XCP-NG, and backup solutions in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise systems in a mixed OS environment.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers in virtualized (XCP-NG/Hyper-V) and cloud (Azure/AWS) environments.
• Manage system services including Active Directory, Group Policy, file and print services, DNS, DHCP, and authentication systems.
• Ensure timely application of security patches, firmware updates, and performance optimizations.
• Support integration and management of cloud-based services (Microsoft 365, Azure AD, cloud storage, and backups).
• Develop scripts and automation routines (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to streamline repetitive tasks and improve reliability.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS & DHCP

Group Policy

Virtualization

Cloud: Azure/AWS

Backup systems

Scripting: PowerShell/Bash/Python

Security patching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

XCP-NG

Hyper-V

Azure

AWS

Veeam

Commvault

PRTG

Zabbix

Job description

Andrews University seeks a Microsoft Systems Administrator to configure, maintain, monitor, and secure on‑premise and cloud servers. The role covers Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backups, and enterprise applications, collaborating with network, security, and app teams to sustain a robust IT foundation.

Ideal candidate has a BS in IT/CS or related field and 3+ years’ enterprise experience, with Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, Group Policy, Hyper-V/XCP-NG, and backup solutions in