Systems Administrator

MIDDLESEX COLLEGE; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex College in Edison, NJ is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Information Technology team. The role provides frontline support for escalated IT requests and manages server and network services across the college.

You will install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments, implement security patches, automate tasks, back up critical systems, and collaborate with the IT Service Desk and external vendors to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Three (3) years' technical experience in a systems or network administration role.
• Proven experience with fundamental network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, and SMTP, IP routing basics and related protocols, installing and configuring Windows Server 2016+ to perform common roles such as File/Print server, domain controller, web server or database server, and server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V and Amazon Web Services
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in systems, including networking, VMware and Office 365 Administration (including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Defender)

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors all server systems, appliances, and server applications, reviews performance and resource utilization, and tunes systems to ensure maximum availability and accessibility.
• Installs, configures, and tests server operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Ensures the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability by monitoring server and application performance, ensuring systems and applications receive appropriate security patches and feature updates, and identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Uses automation tools and develops custom scripts to increase system efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, simplify server deployment, and lower human intervention on tasks.
• Manages the implementation of backup policy including configuration and scheduling of backup jobs, testing the integrity of backups, and periodically reviewing backup policies with all IT stakeholders.
• Provides support to the IT Service Desk on issues escalated to the engineering team requiring elevated privileges or access to resolve.
• Recommends acquisition of tools or products to enhance system/network performance, add features, or improve service to the college user community.
• Acts as a liaison between the IT Department and external vendors, consultants, and suppliers to further project work and resolve problems with supported systems.
• Cross trains with peers in the IT Infrastructure Services department to achieve full capability in managing all applications and services supported by the department.
• Supports IT strategic initiatives by participating in project work and setup and testing of new systems and services.
• Participates in the design of server architectures to support the systems and services provided by the IT Department.
• Executes software and hardware upgrades as needed or during scheduled off hours, including emergency rollouts.
• 13. Provides expert-level technical support for complex systems and infrastructure issues with minimal supervision, maintains and shares in-depth knowledge of the College's technical environment, and provides technical leadership and project management oversight. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

System administration

Networking

Windows Server

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

DNS

DHCP

SMTP

Office 365 Admin

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Defender

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows Server 2016+

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

DNS

DHCP

SMTP

Office 365 Administration

Exchange Online

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Defender

Job description

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Systems Administrator

Information Technology Full Time Edison, NJ, US

Salary: $80,484.00 Annually

Job Description

Classification Title: Systems Administrator - Two (2) Positions Available

Salary: $80,484.00 Annually

Department: Information Technology

Pay Grade: ADM6

Reports To: Director, IT Infrastructure

FLSA Status: Exempt

Unit: Administrative

Opening Date: 10/29/2026

Closing Date: 11/12/ 2026 11:59 p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Performs work serving as the first point of contact in the IT Infrastructure Services area for escalated requests from both the IT Service Desk and IT Desktop Administration teams and providing a broad range of general systems and network administration duties. The Systems Administrator is exposed to many technologies, is expected to cross-train with other Systems Administrators, and participate in project work as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Manages and monitors all server systems, appliances, and server applications, reviews performance and resource utilization, and tunes systems to ensure maximum availability and accessibility.
• Installs, configures, and tests server operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Ensures the highest level of systems and infrastructure availability by monitoring server and application performance, ensuring systems and applications receive appropriate security patches and feature updates, and identifying and mitigating potential issues.
• Uses automation tools and develops custom scripts to increase system efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, simplify server deployment, and lower human intervention on tasks.
• Manages the implementation of backup policy including configuration and scheduling of backup jobs, testing the integrity of backups, and periodically reviewing backup policies with all IT stakeholders.
• Provides support to the IT Service Desk on issues escalated to the engineering team requiring elevated privileges or access to resolve.
• Recommends acquisition of tools or products to enhance system/network performance, add features, or improve service to the college user community.
• Acts as a liaison between the IT Department and external vendors, consultants, and suppliers to further project work and resolve problems with supported systems.
• Cross trains with peers in the IT Infrastructure Services department to achieve full capability in managing all applications and services supported by the department.
• Supports IT strategic initiatives by participating in project work and setup and testing of new systems and services.
• Participates in the design of server architectures to support the systems and services provided by the IT Department.
• Executes software and hardware upgrades as needed or during scheduled off hours, including emergency rollouts.
• 13. Provides expert-level technical support for complex systems and infrastructure issues with minimal supervision, maintains and shares in-depth knowledge of the College's technical environment, and provides technical leadership and project management oversight. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience*
• Three (3) years' technical experience in a systems or network administration role
• Proven experience with fundamental network protocols such as DNS, DHCP, and SMTP, IP routing basics and related protocols, installing and configuring Windows Server 2016+ to perform common roles such as File/Print server, domain controller, web server or database server, and server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V and Amazon Web Services
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in systems, including networking, VMware and Office 365 Administration (including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Defender)

*An Associate degree is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of work experience, whereas a Bachelor's degree is equivalent to four (4) years, and a Master's degree is equivalent to ten (10) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends required.

RETIREMENT : Pension Eligible

NJ First Act

Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Middlesex College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or disability.

Affirmative Action and Compliance Statement

Middlesex College is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action. The College will implement this policy to assure that the educational programs, activities, services, benefits and employment opportunities offered by the College are available to all persons regardless of sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, in accordance with State and Federal laws. All employees and students are expected to accept these principles and to reflect their spirit in everyday relationships with fellow employees and students. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the affirmative action officer, Middlesex College, Chambers Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050.