System Administrator I: Windows & Linux Server Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator I to manage Windows and Linux servers, providing installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance across campus systems with emphasis on security and reliability.

The role includes documenting changes, supporting hardware and software, managing backups, firewall considerations, and incident response under limited supervision. This position involves collaboration with IT staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technology or a related field; four years of applied experience in planning, installing, documenting, maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Two years of practical experience with computer security and system analysis procedures and techniques.
• Experience with load balancers and proxy servers such as Netscaler and IPVS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, document, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux based servers.
• Execute tasks related to routing, switching, security, and application installations; monitor OS efficiency.
• Perform backup and recovery procedures for servers, data, OS, and tape libraries; manage authentication.
• Troubleshoot server and network related issues and apply server and OS patches and updates.

Skills

Server administration

Troubleshooting

Networking basics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator I to manage Windows and Linux servers, providing installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance across campus systems with emphasis on security and reliability.

The role includes documenting changes, supporting hardware and software, managing backups, firewall considerations, and incident response under limited supervision. This position involves collaboration with IT staff and vendors.