Server/Network Administrator / Information Technologist I

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Educational assistance

Retirement program with matching contribution

Job summary

MSU Careers Recent Jobs is seeking a Server/Network Administrator to oversee server applications and user connectivity in a Windows server environment. This role involves significant responsibilities such as server administration, network management, and providing top-tier support for users.

The position requires a four-year college degree and 1-3 years of experience with Windows-based systems. MSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage and educational benefits to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of deploying and maintaining Windows-Based Servers.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide server administration including patching and monitoring.
• Manage and adjust firewalls and VLANs.
• Support users with technical issues related to the network.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

Network Administration

Microsoft Platforms

TeamDynamix Administration

Oracle Experience

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

SharePoint

Active Directory

IIS

MSSQL

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Server/Network Administrator

Position Summary

This team member will provide expertise in a windows server environment and will be responsible for securing the UA’s network and ensuring optimal connectivity for our end‑users to accomplish their daily activities. This position will report to the Director, Advancement Network/Computing as a member of UA’s Network and Computing team. The administrator will share responsibility for assisting all end‑users with their questions or problems about how supported software interacts with UA’s network platform: 40% Server Administration – installing, patching network and server hardware, monitoring UA systems and maintaining UA’s disaster recovery; 15% Network Administration – maintaining UA’s VLans, adjusting firewall, and requesting firewall changes from ITServices; 25% Application Administration – serving as the lead administrator for our Microsoft and TeamDynamix environment, creating software installation packages; 10% Providing top‑tier support for UA’s systems; and 10% Maintaining UA’s disaster recovery system, performing backups and restores.

Benefits

MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four‑year college degree; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in deploying, maintaining and supporting Windows‑Based Servers and systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft platforms including SharePoint, Hyper‑V, Active Directory, IIS, Always on VPN, MSSQL and Microsoft System Center.
• Experience with administering TeamDynamix (TDX).
• Serve as ongoing support for server and application as well as functional and technical problem resolution.
• Experience with Oracle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.