System Administrator

Springfield City School District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Springfield City School District is seeking a Systems Software Administrator for the 2026-2027 school year to maintain computer systems, servers, and virtualization across a district with ~7,500 students. The role emphasizes security, data protection, disaster recovery, and capacity planning within a regulated educational environment.

Responsibilities include upgrades, automation, backup operations, and documentation for IT infrastructure, with strong emphasis on FERPA/COPA/CIPA compliance and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Database administration

Network administration

System administration

Linux

VMware

MDM platforms

Scripting

Automation

IT strategy

Security

Data protection

Disaster recovery

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Systems

Tools

VMware

Job description

Who We Are

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Systems Software Administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

• 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

Who We Are

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Systems Software Administrator for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!

• 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 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.