Senior IT Systems Administrator & Technical Lead

Central New Mexico Community College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage CNM's Windows, Linux, and VMware infrastructure. The role leads a small IT team, ensures system security, availability, and incident response, and collaborates with stakeholders across campus.

The position requires in-person work in Albuquerque, a MIS-related degree or equivalent and relevant certifications or experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Associate’s degree plus 2–4 years IT experience.
• Six years direct IT experience with certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides top-tier support for Windows, Linux, and VMware systems.
• Installs, configures, and maintains server hardware and software.
• Develops and maintains backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Manages user accounts and access rights for IT services.
• Monitors logs, performance, and security across the network.
• Leads a team of system administrators and provides guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Security awareness

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in MIS or related field

Associate's degree + 2–4 years IT experience

Six years IT experience with certifications

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

Backup software

Microsoft Exchange

Job description

Central New Mexico Community College is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage CNM's Windows, Linux, and VMware infrastructure. The role leads a small IT team, ensures system security, availability, and incident response, and collaborates with stakeholders across campus.

The position requires in-person work in Albuquerque, a MIS-related degree or equivalent and relevant certifications or experience.