About the role
Title: Administrator, Systems
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 52R000 - Information Technology
Division: 1R0105 - Information Technology
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week
Additional Schedule Details: Hybrid Position
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23
Retirement: KERS
Contact Person: Byron Sims
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, operation, security, reliability, and lifecycle management of the University’s enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The position requires broad technical knowledge of server operating systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, identity and access management, directory services, enterprise storage, backup and recovery, monitoring, automation, and related infrastructure technologies, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of these areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and three years of progressively responsible systems administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, systems administration, automation, or related technologiesDemonstrated experience with several of the following:
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory
Windows Server
Linux administration
VMware/virtualization
Enterprise backup and recovery
PowerShell or other scripting
Server patching and vulnerability remediation
Enterprise monitoring
DNS/DHCP and foundational networking concepts
PKI/certificate management
SSO/authentication technologies
Licensure & Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft 365 certifications
VMware VCP
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Linux+
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Relevant Microsoft Windows Server/hybrid infrastructure certifications
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
- 35% - Enterprise Systems & Cloud Administration - ()
- 25% - Identity & Microsoft Infrastructure - ()
- 15% - Security, Patching & Vulnerability Remediation - ()
- 15% - Automation, Monitoring & Performance - ()
- 10% - Backup, DR & Business Continuity - ()
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.