Systems Administrator II

University of Central Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Job summary

University of Central Florida is seeking a Systems Administrator II to manage and secure endpoint systems and administer critical infrastructure services. The role requires advanced Tier 3 technical support and expertise in automation and enterprise systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus familiarity with Intune, MECM, JAMF, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with endpoint management platforms and security controls is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support endpoint management platforms (Intune, MECM, JAMF).
• Maintain secure endpoint configurations via GPO, Intune, and JAMF.
• Manage endpoint privilege management solutions for least-privilege security.
• Administer critical infrastructure services (file, print, license servers).
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for complex issues.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor junior staff as needed.

Skills

Endpoint management

System security

Vulnerability remediation

Automation scripting

Enterprise systems administration

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

JAMF

Group Policy (GPO)

Job description

University Operations:

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience.

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The Opportunity:

University Operations is seeking to hire a Systems Administrator II. This role is responsible for managing and securing endpoint systems, administering critical infrastructure services, and providing advanced Tier 3 technical support. This role requires expertise in endpoint management, system security, vulnerability remediation, automation, and enterprise systems administration.

Responsibilities:

Endpoint & Infrastructure Administration

• Administer and support endpoint management platforms, including Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), and/or JAMF.
• Maintain secure endpoint configurations through Group Policy (GPO), Intune, and JAMF, ensuring compliance with university, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain endpoint privilege management solutions to support least-privilege security principles.
• Administer and support critical infrastructure services, including file, print, and license servers.

Security, Support & Service Delivery

• Monitor, assess, and remediate system vulnerabilities to strengthen the institution's security posture.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues escalated from lower support tiers.

Automation, Documentation & Team Support

• Develop and implement scripts and automated solutions to improve efficiency, streamline administrative tasks, and enhance service delivery.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, procedures, and configurations.
• Provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to junior technical staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Intune, MECM, and/or JAMF administration.
• Experience implementing endpoint security controls, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation practices.
• Experience providing Tier 3 technical support in an enterprise environment.
• Strong PowerShell, Bash, or automation scripting skills.
• Knowledge of endpoint privilege management and least-privilege security principles.
• Experience administering file, print, and license servers.
• Familiarity with NIST, CIS, HIPAA, FERPA, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise patch management and software deployment.
• Experience creating technical documentation and mentor junior staff.
• Relevant degree and/or industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator, JAMF, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, ITIL or other endpoint administration and security certifications.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518 - $80,648. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

UCF IT Information Security Office

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

09-30-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.