ERP Systems Administrator

Tarrant County College District•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical administration and operational support for Tarrant County College’s (TCC) Colleague enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment and related infrastructure systems, ensuring system reliability, performance, and continuity of critical business operations. This role focuses primarily on ERP systems administration and Unix/Linux platform support, with progressively expanding responsibilities in Windows Server administration and broader enterprise infrastructure technologies to support system integration, modernization, and ongoing IT operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Knowledge of ITIL principles and formal Change Control processes for ERP and infrastructure environments
Knowledge of Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, including replication and backup validation for systems
Knowledge of UNIX and Linux operating systems, including IBM Power Server hardware and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 environments
Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills with technical and non-technical customers
Skilled in UNIX and Linux scripting, such as Bash and Shell for automation and process optimization
Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365 platform
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced work environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations
Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year’s working experience administering Ellucian Colleague ERP environments
Current certification in one or more of the following areas: ITIL 4 Foundation Certification, Ellucian or other ERP platform certification, Server administration certifications (e.g., Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare, UNIX/Linux Administrator), Industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certification)

Responsibilities

Administers Ellucian Colleague ERP environments, including CORE architecture, environment configuration, batch and upgrade management (Ellucian Solution Manager), user security and access controls, and backup and recovery procedures
Supports and maintains ERP application environments, including Tomcat, DMI, TDClient, and UniData, to ensure system performance, availability, and reliability
Applies ERP system patches, updates, and maintenance releases while supporting compliance, system integrity, and operational continuity
Participates in and supports scheduled maintenance activities and system upgrades
Develops and maintains ERP system documentation, including configurations, operational procedures, troubleshooting guidance, and support records
Coordinates ERP maintenance activities and supports adherence to established IT governance, security, and operational standards
Administers Unix, Linux, and Windows server environments to support stable, secure, and efficient infrastructure operations
Supports administration and maintenance of IBM Power Systems hardware and virtualized server platforms
Monitors and troubleshoots server storage environments, including SAN and Direct Attached Storage (DAS) systems, to maintain system availability and performance
Administers and validates backup and recovery processes while maintaining system continuity and operational support documentation
Assists with administration and support of Windows Server and VMWare virtualization environments, including compute and storage virtualization technologies
Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader
Performs Other Related Tasks as Required