TEST SBSenior System Administrator

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Senior System Administrator to oversee Windows servers, SQL databases, and enterprise system integrations. The role includes pre-installation activities, capacity planning, and ensuring security across operating systems and applications.

The candidate will manage Azure AD/ADFS integration, cloud IAM services, and collaboration with POS, SAS, and BI systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach applications.
• Knowledge of Windows-based enterprise OS and network services.
• Experience with ADFS and Azure AD identities management.
• Experience integrating third-party apps with Azure SSO and MS SQL DB administration.

Responsibilities

• Review design, installation, maintenance, training and support of Windows servers and database functions.
• Administer data flows between enterprise systems and contribute to integrations development.
• Plan pre-installation activities for purchased software and vendor releases; establish software standards.
• Conduct capacity planning and manage system resource allocation for institutional products.
• Ensure security and integrity of OS software and related applications.
• Analyze production issues, identify root causes and suggest operational improvements.
• Administer MS SQL databases and perform DBA functions; manage database authority.
• Administer cloud-based identity and access management services (Azure Entra ID, ADFS).
• Integrate with bookstore POS, SAS application, BI and reporting systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Self-starter

Adaptability to technology

Problem solving

Tools

MS SQL

PowerShell

Python

Nagios

Grafana

Hyper‑V

SharePoint

Azure Entra ID SSO

Job description

Duties

Under general direction, the Senior System Administrator is responsible for reviewing the design, installation, maintenance, training, and support of Windows servers and database functions, hardware and software used to support the college’s systems. The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the following: Administration and support of data flows between enterprise systems as well as contributing to the development and operation of those integrations. Pre-installation activities of purchased software and vendor releases while also establishing software standards, conducting capacity planning, and managing system resource allocation for institutional products. Ensuring security and integrity of all operating system software and related applications. Analyzes production issues, identifies root causes and provides recommendations for operational improvements. Responsible for administration of all MS- SQL databases associated with the college’s business systems including performing full DBA functions and maintaining database authority. Responsible administration of cloud-based identity and access management services. Responsible for ADFS , Azure Entra ID SSO , and AD integration with all other systems at the college. Responsible for the administration and operational support of the college’s bookstore point-of-sale system, SAS application, and Business Intelligence and Reporting systems. The Senior System Administrator is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

In addition to the above requirements, Must have demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach applications. Demonstrated knowledge of Windows-based enterprise operating systems and related network services. Demonstrated knowledge in ADFS and integration techniques; identities management in Azure AD; integrating third party applications with Azure Intra ID SSO ; MS- SQL database administration. Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Python; hybrid IT infrastructure; provisioning SQL databases in Azure; Hyper‑V and SAN technologies; database design and information retrieval techniques; Linux and monitoring tools (such as Nagios and Grafana). Basic Knowledge of SharePoint Administration, both on-premise and online; Azure infrastructure administration; SAS , SAP BO, PBIRS and reporting solutions; POS systems and their integration with third-party applications. Self-starter with strong aptitude for adapting to technological changes and learning new platforms. Above average communication skills