System Administrator

Talentify; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield City Schools is seeking a Systems Software Administrator to join the IT team. This role focuses on the maintenance and optimization of district computer systems, servers, and virtualization infrastructure. A strong background in system and network administration, plus relevant certifications, is required.

The position is contracted, with a 234-day year and 8-hour days, offering competitive benefits and ongoing professional development under the SASO/SAST framework.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS/IT/Systems Administration or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in database, network, or system administration.
• IT certifications in Linux, Windows, or related fields are a plus.
• Knowledge of virtualization (VMware) and MDM platforms for device management.
• Strong knowledge of systems, networking software, hardware, and protocols.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools.
• Proven track record developing and implementing IT strategy and plans.
• Expertise in security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization.
• Installs and upgrades computer components and software, manages virtual servers, and integrates automation processes.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software errors, documents problems and resolutions, and assesses impact of issues.
• Provides documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Performs regular backup operations and implements data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
• Knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, CIPA and data privacy regulations.
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

System Administration

Database Admin

Network Admin

IT Certifications

Virtualization

Scripting

IT Strategy

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Systems Administration

Tools

VMware

MDM

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/System Software

Date Posted:
8/19/2026

Location:
District

Date Available:
2026-27 SY

Closing Date:
08/25/2026

District:
Springfield City Schools

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experienceSystem administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plusWorking knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, and MDM platforms to manage macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows devices or equivalentStrong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocolsExperience with scripting and automation toolsA proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plansStrong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocolsResponsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualizationInstalls and upgrades computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processesTroubleshoots hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issuesProvides documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructurePerforms or delegates regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover proceduresResponsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performancePossesses knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, CIPA and other various regulations surrounding staff and student data privacyMaintains the confidentiality of privileged informationPerforms other duties as assignedSalary details are available within the SASO/SAST Agreement

As an Systems Software Administrator, you are required to:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields are a plus
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, and MDM platforms to manage macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows devices or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Experience with scripting and automation tools
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols

As an Systems Software Administrator, you will:

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization
• Installs and upgrades computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Troubleshoots hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
• Provides documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
• Performs or delegates regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
• Possesses knowledge of FERPA, COPPA, CIPA and other various regulations surrounding staff and student data privacy
• Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, this position is assigned to work 234 days per year and 8 hours per day.

• Salary details are available within the SASO/SAST Agreement

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education.
Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development
The SASO/SAST agreement and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement. While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.