Programmer and Systems Administrator

Garden City Community College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden City Community College (GCCC) seeks a Programmer and Systems Administrator to manage and secure its Windows and Linux servers, support daily IT operations, and automate tasks with PowerShell, Bash, and other scripting languages. Responsibilities include provisioning accounts, API integration, and maintaining Ellucian Portal/Colleague and related systems.

You will work with end users and IT staff, lead projects from the Executive Information Officer, perform remote troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related system administration experience.
• Associates degree in IT, Computer Science or related field is preferred; CCNA/CCNP, A+, Network+, Security+ are a plus.
• Significant interpersonal skills, trust and diplomacy are required; ability to influence others.
• Six months to two years of experience in systems administration and/or programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-user support via scripting languages to automate tasks.
• Develop end-to-end support for hosted applications, including API integration, database management, and server maintenance.
• Manage Windows services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory user/group policies.
• Maintain Windows Server and SQL Server databases for Ellucian Portal, Ellucian Colleague, and GCCC Website.
• Maintain Windows Active Directory and OneLogin SSO for provisioning and 2-Factor Authentication.
• Troubleshoot remotely using diagnostic techniques; determine best solution based on user details.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain components and software; manage physical and virtual servers.
• Schedule upgrades/maintenance to avoid end-user impact.
• Assist IT staff with help desk tickets and tasks as needed.
• Lead special projects from the Executive Information Officer on cloud, network, security, and Ellucian Colleague implementations.

Skills

System administration

Programming

Scripting languages

End-user support

Project leadership

Education

Associates degree in IT or Computer Science

CCNA certification

CCNP certification

A+ certification

Network+ certification

Security+ certification

Job description

Role:

Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, security, and daily support of the GCCC servers and software services. The Programmer and Systems Administrator will help end-users and other I.T. staffers by creating scripts to automate tasks such as user on-boarding/off-boarding, account provisioning, and API integrations on Windows and Linux systems. The Programmer and Systems Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers (Windows/Linux). The Programmer and Systems Administrator will also oversee projects as assigned by the Executive Information Officer.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provide end-user support via powershell, bash, and other scripting languages to automate repetitive tasks.
• Provide end to end development support for multiple hosted applications, including API integration development, database management, and server maintenance.
• Manage and Support Windows based services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory user and group policies.
• Maintain Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server databases as needed to provide support for the Ellucian Portal, Ellucian Colleague and GCCC Website.
• Maintain and extend the current use of Windows Active Directory services and OneLogin SSO services for user provisioning and 2-Factor Authentication.
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
• Determine the best solution based on the issue and details provided by end users.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain computer components and software and manage physical and virtual servers.
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without impacting end users during business hours.
• Assist IT staff with the resolution of IT help desk tickets as needed or when asked.
• Lead special projects assigned from the Executive Information Officer that could consist of cloud, network, security and Ellucian Colleague design and implementation strategies.

Performance Measurements:

• To stay abreast of industry standards and technology.
• To maintain a general knowledge of applicable copyright laws and regulations.
• Create and maintain an effective relationship with GCCC Students, Faculty, and Staff in order to provide quality service and support for everyone.
• To work with end-users when problem situations arise and complete all jobs in a timely manner.
• To assist the interaction between end users and Second Level Support team.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: Three or more years of related and progressively more responsible system administration including experience overseeing moderately, complex and/or critical information technology projects, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

Education: Associates degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field is preferred. CCNA, CCNP, A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications are a plus.

Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Other Skills: Six months to two years of experience in systems administration and/or programming.

Physical Requirements: The position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of 30 pounds or more, carrying equipment, varying amounts of sitting, climbing, kneeling, standing and walking. Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus is necessary.