Sr. Systems Administrator

SFCC Santa Fe Community College; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SFCC Santa Fe Community College seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to maintain the server environment, VDI, SCCM/Intune, security, patching, and MS365/AD. The role supports cloud services and Active Directory while contributing to quality improvements.

The term is fixed, ending with the Workday SIS implementation project expected around December 2027. Responsibilities include managing Exchange environments, Entra ID, Defender, AD, patches, backups, DR, and security controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of job-related experience in enterprise Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports on-premises Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Exchange environments.
• Administers Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender environments.
• Maintains on-premises Active Directory including Group Policy administration.
• Deploys, configures, and maintains virtual and physical server infrastructure.
• Maintains system, network, and infrastructure documentation.

Skills

Exchange admin

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Azure

Intune

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

SCCM

Intune

Azure AD

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

Compensation: FLSA: Exempt Compensation Salary Grade: CS120 Minimum starting rate: $64,760.00 Final offer will be based on relevant experience, education, and other applicable factors. Employment Type: Fixed Term - This is a fixed term position, and the term will end upon completion of the Workday SIS Implementation project. The expected completion date will be approximately December of 2027. Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) FLSA: Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Summary The Senior Systems Administrator maintains the physical and virtualized server environment, VDI, SCCM/ Intune, security, patching, MS 365 environment, Active Directory, and cloud services for Santa Fe Community College. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement. The TERM Senior Systems Administrator does not supervise others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and supports on-premises Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 Exchange environments.
• Administers Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender environments.
• Maintains and supports on-premises Active Directory, including Group Policy administration.
• Manages identity and access management systems and processes.
• Deploys, configures, and maintains virtual and physical server infrastructure.
• Maintains system, network, and infrastructure documentation.
• Evaluates, tests, and approves server and application patches for deployment.
• Administers backup and recovery solutions, including the restoration of systems, data, files, and user accounts.
• Maintains and supports disaster recovery systems and infrastructure.
• Installs, configures, and maintains Windows, Linux, and hypervisor-based servers.
• Maintains system, network, and cybersecurity controls to ensure a secure computing environment.
• Deploys, implements, and supports enterprise software solutions.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to after-hours incidents and system emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Seven (7) years of job‑related experience to include Experience supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft, VMware, ISC2, CompTIA, or other relevant industry certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Intune administration and management.
• Experience administering and supporting Linux operating systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, and virtualization platforms.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, and Microsoft Intune.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Skill in installing, configuring, maintaining, and upgrading enterprise server systems.
• Skill in troubleshooting and resolving complex hardware, software, and systems issues.
• Skill in systems monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.li>
• Skill in implementing and managing security controls and system hardening.
• Ability to install, maintain, configure, and repair complex systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve critical system issues.
• Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly.
• Ability to evaluate technology solutions and make technical recommendations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior IT staff.

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying computer hardware, servers, networking equipment, and other technology components, typically up to 25-50 pounds.
• Working in data centers, server rooms, office environments, and equipment closets.
• Climbing ladders or accessing raised floors and ceiling spaces for cable installation and maintenance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• The position requires regular travel between campus locations and occasional travel to remote sites, vendor facilities, training events, or conferences.
• The employee must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and transport technology equipment and supplies as needed in support of college operations.

Work Hours

This role will be required to work onsite in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Typically, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. May be required to work after hours and/or weekends. Ability to respond to critical system incidents, including after-hours and on-call support.

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

The SFCC is an EOE and Aff… In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC’s mission – Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad – is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community!

For more than 35 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high-quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community.

SFCC is designated a Best for Vets and a Military Friendly school. The college serves more than 13,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult programs. For further information, call 505-428-1000.

Our Mission and Strategic Plan

Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los estudiantes, fortalecer a la comunidad. SFCC values the strengths and contributions across all backgrounds, cultures, and identities and commits to examining and addressing systemic biases to deliver respect, equity, and access for all. SFCC valora la fortaleza y contribuciones por parte de todos los orígenes, culturas e identidades y se compromete a examinar y abordar prejuicios sistémicos para brindar respeto, equidad y acceso a todos.