Senior IT Systems Administrator & Tech Lead

CNM Central New Mexico Community College; United States; On-site; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Educational Benefits

Job summary

CNM Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage CNM's computer systems and networks. The role provides multi-level system administration for Windows, Linux, and VMware with minimal supervision and leads a team of system administrators to implement secure, reliable IT services.

You will oversee installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware and software, handle on-call duties, and guide projects and documentation to ensure high availability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS or related field with 2 years of IT experience OR Associate’s degree with 2–4 years OR 6 years of direct IT experience with certifications.
• Experience administering Windows, Linux, and VMware in enterprise environments.
• Experience leading a team of system administrators and providing guidance on projects and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides top-tier support for Microsoft, Linux, and VMware operating systems and services.
• Installs, configures, and maintains server hardware and software for a stable computing environment.
• Develops and maintains decentralized data backup infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manages user and group accounts, setting access rights for IT support personnel and end users.
• Updates software and system configurations regularly.
• Responds to zero-day exploits and critical vulnerabilities promptly.
• Sets up and maintains servers and applications for enterprise services, databases, and web hosting.
• Monitors system logs, login activity, and system performance across the network.
• Administers cross-platform email systems and troubleshoots issues.
• Researches new technologies and present recommendations on major and minor hardware and software purchases.
• Ensures high availability and stability for Tier 1 systems.
• Researches, installs, and tests software updates prior to deployment.
• Provides technical leadership, guidance, and support to IT groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Linux

VMware

Team leadership

On-call duties

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in MIS or related field

Associate’s degree

IT certifications

Job description

CNM Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage CNM's computer systems and networks. The role provides multi-level system administration for Windows, Linux, and VMware with minimal supervision and leads a team of system administrators to implement secure, reliable IT services.

You will oversee installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware and software, handle on-call duties, and guide projects and documentation to ensure high availability