Systems Administrator Jr

Athens Technical College•Athens, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time job announcement for a Systems Administrator Jr. position at the Athens Campus within the Information Technology Department. The role reports to the Director of Information Technology. The salary is commensurate with education and experience, and the position offers a State of Georgia benefits package. The application deadline is June 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma and Certifications in related field(s).
Experience may substitute for certifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or Higher and Certifications in related field(s).
Three (3) years of full-time work experience installing and maintaining infrastructure hardware and software such as Servers, Networks, Computers, and Databases.
Industry certification(s) in fields such as MCSE, CCNA.
Database Management Experience such as MySQL.
Scripting: Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Python.
Ability to write a basic script from scratch on demand.
Cisco Network Experience (networking\wireless).
Linux proficiency, including CLI.
Virtualization proficiency (Experience in Nutanix and Vmware a plus).
Management of data center infrastructure such as rack/blade servers, network switches (Cisco experience a plus), and SANs.
Experience in application deployment, compliance, software updates, etc. (Intune, PDQ, SCCM, etc).
Experience in Active Directory, EntraID, M365, and Cloud Compute platforms (Experience i a plus: Azure and AWS).

Responsibilities

Work daily within systems such as Servers, Switches, and Databases.
Prepare reports in requested format within requested time frames.
Perform database data manipulation and extraction using MySQL to support business intelligence needs and custom reporting requests.
Oversee core network infrastructure daily, ensuring optimal connectivity through the configuration of switches, access points, and DHCP protocols.
Administer enterprise infrastructure by managing Active Directory, provisioning user accounts and access permissions, and maintaining server operating systems (Windows/Linux) to ensure high availability and security.
Develop ad-hoc automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Batch) to streamline repetitive administrative tasks, automate user provisioning, and optimize system workflows.
Daily ticket management upon assigned duties.
Provide detailed technical documentation of developed processes and systems to ensure ease of or enhancement of the systems by co-workers.
Collaboration with teams when necessary to deliver projects and data.
Work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Conduct research into administrative system issues and products as required.
Present ideas in user-friendly language.
Demonstrate highly self-motivated and directed actions, with keen attention to detail.
Demonstrate a sense of creativity, helpful for developing new processes.
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrate strong customer service orientation skills.
Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Develop and/or assist with the advancement of policies and procedures and recommend changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the department.
Maintain knowledge of assigned department and give updates to management on services, operations, and projects.
Participating in meetings to ensure department goals are in line with agency or technical college goals.
Travel (minimal) for state meetings, trainings, professional development, and system upgrades as necessary.
Conduct regular evaluation of services provided and adjust as needed.
Stay up to date with policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives.
Maintain excellent working relationships with, and serve as a liaison to, internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.