Network and System Administrator

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is looking for a Network & Systems Administrator to support and maintain secure technology environments. This role involves configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure, administering Windows servers, and supporting cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in these areas and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Salary ranges from $96,000 to $120,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network server development and support.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Certifications (MCSA, MCITP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain network infrastructure.
• Administer Windows Server environments and cloud platforms.
• Manage documentation of network and server changes.

Skills

LAN/WAN configuration

Windows Server administration

Active Directory management

Cloud platform support (O365, Azure)

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Nutanix AHV

Intune

SCCM

Job description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Cyber Security and Network Engineer, with a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Director of Infrastructure & Services, the Network & Systems Administrator will support and maintain a modern, secure technology environment spanning both network infrastructure and core enterprise systems. This role sits within the IT Infrastructure team and is responsible for the day‑to‑day health, availability, and documentation of network and server platforms that support academic and administrative operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, switching (Cisco IOS), wireless (Aruba), VPN (FortiGate), firewall policies and VoIP (WebEx Cloud Calling).
• Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS (internal and external), DHCP, and Group Policy. Support the Nutanix AHV virtualization platform and maintain VM lifecycle management.
• Support and maintain cloud platforms like O365, Azure AD / Entra ID, Intune configure & deploy, and Conditional access policies. Monitor and maintain Rubrik, perform restore testing, validate backup health, and document the entire process.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date network and server documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management, VLAN registers, firewall policy logs, and runbooks. Manage all network and system changes through the IT change management process including ticket creation, peer review, and post‑implementation verification in the ITSM platform.
• Act as a primary network and systems technical lead for client projects. Mentor junior team members. Assist in establishing standards, policies, and procedures as they apply to the use of these technologies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of overall IT strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum seven years of experience in the development and support of network servers, data center administration, and information technology security.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Windows Server, SCCM, Active Directory, enterprise backup solutions, and server virtualization required.
• MCSA and MCITP certifications preferred.
• Experience using Intune and Auto Pilot to manage Windows Desktops is highly desirable.
• Experience with O365 administration is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 15% travel.

Pay Range

$96,000 to $120,000 (annual/exempt) based on experience. Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions—on job advertisements—in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.