Systems Administrator

Esc Region 11

White Settlement (TX)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

ESC Region 11 is seeking a Systems Administrator in White Settlement, TX to design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure for internal and external environments. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, hosting, endpoint management, and backup/recovery, while proactively resolving issues and delivering secure, modern IT services.

The role requires strong administration skills across mixed platforms, scripting for process improvements, and the ability to plan and execute

Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Relevant industry certifications in Microsoft, virtualization, Linux, cloud or related infrastructure technologies preferred
Strong knowledge of systems administration and infrastructure technologies in complex, mixed-platform environments.
Experience administering Windows Server environments and supporting technologies (DNS, DHCP, IIS, PowerShell, PKI).
Experience with Linux server administration.
Familiarity with cloud identity and management technologies (Entra ID, Intune).
Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware or similar).
Familiarity with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies.
Familiarity with web hosting (IIS, Apache).
Experience with scripting/automation to improve processes.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code and APIs (Gitlab).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt.

Responsibilities

Oversee installation, testing, and issue resolution for hardware, software, and upgrades.
Administer and support server environments, cloud services, virtualization platforms, and related infrastructure.
Implement and maintain system configurations and perform systems maintenance.
Investigate complex technical problems and identify solutions.
Monitor and analyze system utilization; recommend improvements.
Support and oversee system and network security measures.
Plan and execute technology projects and communicate status with stakeholders.
Develop and implement backup procedures and data restoration.
Support web hosting infrastructure and application deployment.
Maintain client networks and systems documentation.
Assist in disaster recovery plan development and implementation.
Coordinate with vendors for product support.
Develop and maintain network design and configuration documentation.
Collaborate with end users to identify needs and resolve problems.

Skills

Systems administration

Windows Server

Linux server

DNS/DHCP/IIS/PKI

PowerShell

VMware/virtualization

Backup/recovery

Scripting/automation

Infrastructure as code

Documentation

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Intune

VMware

Job description

ESC Region 11 ESC Region 11-Technology Services Department - White Settlement, Texas Open in Google Maps

Systems Administrator

ESC Region 11 ESC Region 11-Technology Services Department - White Settlement, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Jobs at ESC Region 11

Job Details

Job ID: 5938105
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Systems Administrator

FLSAStatus: Exempt

Pay Grade: 103

Work Days: 226

Reports To: Director of Technology

Primary Purpose

Design, implement,maintain, and support IT infrastructure for internal and external customer environments, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, application hosting, endpoint management, and backup and recovery systems. Proactively resolve technical issues, develop effective solutions, and collaborate with staff tomaintainreliable, secure, and modern technology services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Certification

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Relevant industry certifications in Microsoft, virtualization, Linux,cloudor related infrastructure technologies preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

Strong knowledge of systems administration and infrastructure technologies in complex, mixed-platform environments

Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments and supporting technologies such as DNS, DHCP, IIS, PowerShell, certificates, and public key infrastructure (PKI)

Experience with or working knowledge of Linux server administration

Experience with Microsoft cloud identity and management technologies such as Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune

Working knowledge of virtualization technologies and concepts; experience with VMware or similar enterprise virtualization platforms preferred

Familiarity with enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies and practices

Familiarity with web and application hosting technologies, including IIS, Apache, and related infrastructure

Experience with scripting or automation anddemonstratedability to use scripting to improve administrative processes and solve technical problems

Familiarity with infrastructure automation, configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, APIs,Gitlab,or similar modern infrastructure management practices preferred

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to independently investigate unfamiliar technical problems and develop effective solutions

Ability to learn and adapt tonew technologies, platforms, and methods as infrastructure and organizational needs evolve

Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and own technical projects from identification of need through implementation and ongoing support

Ability to recognize when collaboration oradditionalexpertise is needed and effectively communicate technical work, risks, decisions, and progress with team members

Strong technical documentation, written communication, and oral communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a related information technology role preferred

Demonstrated experience supporting production technology environments and independently troubleshooting complex systems

Equivalent combinations of relevant experience, education, certifications, anddemonstratedtechnicalexpertisemay be considered

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.They are intended to beaccuratereflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.

**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

Oversee installation, testing, and issue resolution for hardware, software, and upgrades

Administer and support server environments, cloud services, virtualization platforms, and related infrastructure

Implement andmaintainsystem configurations and perform systems maintenance

Independently investigate complex technical problems andidentifysolutions

Monitor and analyze systemutilization; recommend improvements

Supportand oversee system and network security measures

Plan and execute assigned technology projects while effectively communicating status, risks, and technical decisions with team members and stakeholders

Develop and implement regular backup procedures and data restoration

Support web hosting infrastructure and application deployment and maintenance

Maintain documentation for client networks and systems

Assistin developing and implementing disaster recovery plans

Coordinate with software and hardware vendors for product support

Develop andmaintainnetwork design and configuration documentation

Consult with end users toidentifyneeds, analyze specifications, and resolve problems

Recommend acquisition of software and hardware for district needs

Compile,maintain, and file required reports, records, and documents

Attend work daily in order to meet the goals and objectives of the ESC

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties

None

Equipment/Specialized Software Used

Computers, projection devices, control panels in meeting rooms, printers, file servers, productivity software, software specific to the job assignment, network resources, internet resources, and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently. Hand tools and test instruments for electronic repairs and cable installations.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)

Mental:Public relations and people skills are alwaysrequired, work with frequent interruptions, andmaintainprofessional composure and confidentiality under stress.

Physical:Occasional prolonged and irregular hours, ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer. Frequent region and state-wide travel.

Environmental:Open cubicles/workstations

Evaluation

Annual performance evaluation will be performedin accordance withthe adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance, need, and funding.

Revision Date:August2026

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