Senior Systems Administrator

Talentify; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richland County School District One seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to lead design, deployment, and security of the district's enterprise technology network services across sites. You will own Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, and Intune within a hybrid environment.

You will provide strategic leadership and hands-on administration, focusing on secure, scalable systems, disaster recovery, and alignment with cybersecurity best practices for K-12 operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems, cloud, and network administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, secure, and manage the district's enterprise technology network services.
• Lead Microsoft ecosystem projects (Microsoft 365, Entra, AD, Intune).
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on administration for network services and disaster recovery.

Skills

Cloud & Network administration

Identity & access management

Endpoint management

Cybersecurity

Disaster recovery

Virtualization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure AD/Entra ID

Active Directory

Intune

Job description

Position Type:
CLASSIFIED/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Date Posted:
9/29/2026

Location:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Senior Systems Administrator

Richland County School District One, South Carolina
Classification Description

Classification Title: Senior Systems Administrator
FLSA: Exempt
240
Salary Range: $62,037.00 - $86,247.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing management of the district's enterprise technology network services, with primary ownership of the Microsoft ecosystem (Microsoft 365, Entra, Active Directory, and Intune) and district-wide network operations. This position serves as the technical lead for network services, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems that support teaching, learning, and business operations across all district sites. The role requires deep expertise in cloud and hybrid environments, identity and access management, endpoint management, cybersecurity, Virtualization platforms and disaster recovery, and network architecture. The Senior Systems Administrator provides strategic leadership, technical direction, and hands-on administration, while proactively identifying improvements that align with district goals, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SAFE K-12), and industry best practices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree or technical certification preferred, or technical certification preferred.

Relevant Certifications (Preferred):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent, Cisco (CCNA or higher).

Work Experience:

5+ years of progressive experience in systems, cloud, and network administration, disaster recovery, and data center support, demonstrated experience managing Microsoft 365, Azure AD/Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, and enterprise networking. Experience in K-12 or large enterprise environments preferred.