System Administrator I, Windows

Lone Star College; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College is hiring a System Administrator I to support Windows Server environments and campus infrastructure. You will help with backups, patching, DNS/DHCP, and server configurations to ensure reliability.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 1 year of related experience, with preferred certifications and familiarity with SCCM, SCEP, and SCOM.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and at least 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience with Windows Servers or Server applications.
• Entry level certifications such as MCP, Server+ or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Add/remove users from general usage security groups per process.
• Apply OS and server software patches and upgrades.
• Configure and develop new server services as needed.
• Maintain campus server OS and software integrity.
• Deploy configurations and software to servers/workstations.
• Troubleshoot networked printers and campus print servers.

Skills

System administration

Windows Server

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SCCM

SCEP

SCOM

Storage array tech

Windows Server apps

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to ourmission of providing transformational educational opportunitiesthat help individuals get from where they are to where they want tobe. Guided by our vision to lead higher education throughhigh-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities,employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity,accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent anduniform customer service, providing consistent information, anduniformly helping every student regardless of physical location,modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategicgoals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a GreatColleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of HigherEducation.

This recognition reflects our commitment to creatingan organizational culture where employees are valued, supported,and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that helpindividuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs thatempower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College System Office employees are based at one of twoSystem Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Bothare sites for multiple administrative departments and systemwidetraining programs.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road), Houston,Texas 77070-2607. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The System Administrator I, Windows provides assistance withmaintaining the integrity of the Windows Server operating systemenvironment. Provides support with file restorations, backups, diskspace maintenance, and performance issues. Configures and maintainsservers and server applications primarily designated to the localcampus server infrastructure. Participates in technical researchand development to enable continuing innovation within theinfrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems,software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizationalvalues, enabling staff, volunteers, and partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Add/remove users from general usage security groups throughapproved processes
2. Apply OS and server software patches and upgrades
3. Configure/add/develop new server services as necessary
4. Assist in maintaining the integrity of the campus serverenvironment to include the operating system and serversoftware
5. Assist in the deployment of configurations and software toservers and workstations
6. Administer and troubleshoot networked printers and campus printservers to allow continuing compatibility and functionality
7. Create and maintain SOPs for supported services
8. Ensure established IT methods are followed; works within jobspecific deadlines and schedules set by supervisor, escalatess issues that are more complex
9. Provide routine DNS and DHCP support for campuses
10. Monitor and maintain continuity with system software licensingand maintenance agreements
11. Monitor and deliver patching and security updates for campusworkstations and servers
12. Provide recommendations regarding hardware and system softwareplanningMaintain tasks, projects and activities in the IT system ofRecord (S-NOW)
13. Provide support and administration of system configurationtools such as SCCM, SCEP, and SCOM
14. Repair and recover from hardware or software failures of campusservers, coordinate and communicate with impactedconstituencies
15. Run risk assessment on campus servers and resolve reportedvulnerabilities to mitigate the risk to the systems
16. Provide assistance with VDI images and profile managementsystems
17. Troubleshoot server or access problems as reported byusers
18. Responsible for other reasonable related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of learned routines, procedures, practices and skillsthat are more complex
• Demonstrated analysis skills, knowledge of business processreview functions, and knowledge of process design, and projectmanagement
• Ability to work in cooperation with developers, analysts,managers, and consultants
• Ability to deal with somewhat complex problems that must bebroken down into manageable pieces
• Understands relationships between problem components andprioritizes them
• Utilizes knowledge, experience, and available resources to findsolutions
• Participate in formal or informal group problem solving forimmediate issues and to collaborate with team and shares relevantinformation with those who may be affected by decisions
• Ability to convey technical or complex information to others innon-technical terms
• Ability to recognize immediate obstacles to completing work andinitiate action to address a need without being directed
• Knows and follows standard operating procedures and definedepartmental metrics

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards
• May regularly travel to different LSC locations
• May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations ifnecessary
• May need to work weekends and outside of core business hours ifnecessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree and at least 1 year of related workexperience, or an equivalent combination of education andexperience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry level certification in areas of responsibility, e.g. MCP,Server+, VCP, Linux+, Security+ or current certificationequivalent
• Experience with Windows Servers or Server applications
• Experience with server hardware and administration, includingstorage array technology

Salary

Hiring salary range is: $56,097 - $64,512

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all postedfull-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fallin that range is determined by your related experience andeducation. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone StarCollege, the resume submitted in the application process will beutilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlinedbelow will provide the Office of Human Resources everything neededto determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your workexperience. The resume should include the following information foreach position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred inthe Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a fullcomprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous numberof paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuitionwaiver, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.