Systems Administrator

Pierpont Community & Technical College • Fairmont, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Administrator provides critical infrastructure, hardware, and application support through planning, design, testing, installation, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimization of the organization's computing platforms, data storage, and network environments. Working under general direction, the Systems Administrator handles complex technical issues, acts as a technical advisor for hardware and software procurement, and collaborates with executive leadership and internal stakeholders to align IT infrastructure with organizational goals.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of systems analysis, testing procedures, and standard computing platforms.
• Proven expertise in maintaining effective hardware, operating system, and software platforms.
• Strong capability to troubleshoot complex, highly varied technical problems independently using specialized tools and established standards.
• Excellent communication skills for consulting with executive leadership and providing client training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 1-3 years of directly related professional experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure support, or systems analysis is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, configure, and maintain robust information technology systems, operating systems, and hardware/software platforms.
• Oversee data transfer, storage architecture, backup management, and data retrieval processes to support continuous operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex service issues regarding servers, applications, and hardware; identify workflow inefficiencies and implement optimal technical solutions.
• Consult with leadership on data management, systems compilation, and reporting to inform institutional policies and decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to evaluate and support the technical needs of various departments.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for user applications/programming issues and deliver technical training and learning opportunities for staff and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level