Windows System Administrator
About The Position
College is seeking a Windows System Administrator II to support and maintain its enterprise infrastructure environment. This role is responsible for administering Windows Server systems, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and VMware technologies while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical IT systems. This position will perform day-to-day system administration, monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot server and application issues, manage user accounts and permissions, administer MFA and SSO solutions, and support backup and disaster recovery operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, VMware, and enterprise infrastructure support. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, balancing operational support and project work, and collaborating with technical and business stakeholders on cloud, identity, and infrastructure initiatives. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced infrastructure professional who can quickly contribute to maintaining a stable, secure, and highly available technology environment while supporting the ongoing technology needs of Spelman College.
Requirements
- Strong experience with Windows Server administration.
- Strong experience with Active Directory.
- Strong experience with Microsoft 365.
- Strong experience with Entra ID.
- Strong experience with VMware.
- Strong experience with enterprise infrastructure support.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Ability to balance operational support and project work.
- Ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders on cloud, identity, and infrastructure initiatives.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in higher education or similarly complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with Veeam backups.
- Experience with disaster recovery.
- Experience with enterprise storage solutions.
- Microsoft and VMware certifications.
Responsibilities
- Administering Windows Server systems, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and VMware technologies.
- Ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of critical IT systems.
- Performing day-to-day system administration.
- Monitoring infrastructure health.
- Troubleshooting server and application issues.
- Managing user accounts and permissions.
- Administering MFA and SSO solutions.
- Supporting backup and disaster recovery operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
