System Administrator

Saint Mary's College

12d

About The Position

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, support, administration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers and associated applications. The Systems Administrator will strengthen the security of our network and systems, manage Active Directory, including security group membership, account management, and shared file server administration, and integrate and maintain enterprise systems, including Google Workspace, Banner, Blackboard, Samba, PaperCut, and others. This position will ensure compliance with NIST and PCI security standards, and serve as a Google Workspace Administrator, including SSO application setup with QuickLaunch and vendor coordination. The Systems Administrator will configure, implement, administer, and upgrade Windows and Linux servers, develop automation programs to streamline IT processes, and monitor system performance and recommend upgrades as needed. This position will maintain network security and integrity, both on-premises and in the cloud, troubleshoot and resolve system hardware/software issues, administer VMware environments, including virtual machine management, and manage L-Soft Listserv, supporting mailing lists and automation processes. Saint Mary’s is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in IT for 2026. We offer a collaborative, innovative workplace where employees can grow, make an impact, and be part of a team they’re proud to call home. Join us and help shape the future of technology. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor degree, extensive applicable work history considered.
At least 3 years Linux systems administration (CentOS, RedHat, Debian)
At least 3 years Windows Server experience.
Experience with user provisioning, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication
Demonstrated scripting/programming experience with languages such as Perl, Python, Bash, Java, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, SQL. PHP.
Strong skills in messaging and directory services such as e-mail (SMTP), LDAP, Active Directory.
At least 3 years VMware virtual server management.
At least 3 years SAN management with iSCSI or Fibre Channel.
Enterprise disaster recovery management experience
Knowledge of Oracle and mySQL/MariaDB database systems.
Knowledge of system security tools and techniques.
Knowledge of and experience with SSL certificate installation and maintenance.
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to shift priorities in an ever-changing environment.
At least 3 years of experience supporting end-users, preferably in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

Design, support, administration, and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers and associated applications
Strengthen the security of our network and systems
Manage Active Directory, including security group membership, account management, and shared file server administration
Integrate and maintain enterprise systems, including Google Workspace, Banner, Blackboard, Samba, PaperCut, and others
Ensure compliance with NIST and PCI security standards
Serve as a Google Workspace Administrator, including SSO application setup with QuickLaunch and vendor coordination
Configure, implement, administer, and upgrade Windows and Linux servers
Develop automation programs to streamline IT processes
Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades as needed
Maintain network security and integrity, both on-premises and in the cloud
Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware/software issues
Administer VMware environments, including virtual machine management
Manage L-Soft Listserv, supporting mailing lists and automation processes