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Wagner College Position Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of the college’s IT systems infrastructure. This includes managing virtualized environments, patch management, system security, and enterprise-level IT services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with VMware, Google Admin Console, Windows and Linux servers. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and security across campus technology services. Description
Job Title:
Systems Administrator
Department:
Information Technology
Employment Status:
FULL TIME
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPT
Reports To:
IT Operations Manager
Position Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of the college’s IT systems infrastructure. This includes managing virtualized environments, patch management, system security, and enterprise-level IT services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with VMware, Google Admin Console, Windows and Linux servers. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and security across campus technology services.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration & Maintenance
Manage and maintain VMware virtualization infrastructure. Manage and maintain all SaaS services within the company's portfolio, ensuring smooth operation through proper configuration, user access management, security enforcement, performance monitoring, and regular updates. Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Servers, Linux servers, DNS, DFS, AD and other core infrastructure components. Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies for staff, faculty, and students across Active Directory, LDAP, and Google Admin Console. Configure and maintain Group Policy (GPOs) to enforce security, compliance, and user environment settings. Manage image deployment and workstation provisioning using tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Windows Autopilot, or other imaging solutions. Manage identity and access control solutions using Onelogin SSO and other authentication mechanisms. Implement and support patch management using Automox and related tools. Monitor and maintain endpoint security using Cynet and other security platforms.
Security & Compliance
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices across all IT systems. Regularly apply patches and updates to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Perform security audits, log analysis, and monitoring to detect and respond to potential threats. Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
Technical Support & Collaboration
Provide Tier 3 technical support for escalated system issues and collaborate with helpdesk teams to ensure timely resolution of complex technical problems. Work closely with the IT Operations team to improve system reliability and efficiency. Assist with IT infrastructure planning and implementation of new technologies. Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Required
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in systems administration, networking, and enterprise IT environments. Strong hands-on experience with VMware administration and Google Admin Console. Proficiency in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DNS, DFS, Group Policy). Knowledge of Linux administration in a mixed environment. Experience with patch management and endpoint security tools (Automox, Cynet, or similar). Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery best practices.
Preferred
Industry certifications (VMware VCP, Google Workspace Administrator, Microsoft certifications). Experience working in higher education IT environments. Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong attention to detail and security best practices. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment & Schedule
Full-time position with on-site responsibilities. Participation in on-call rotation for critical system issues. Occasional after-hours maintenance and project implementation required. Lifting, carrying, or pushing objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Information Technology - Systems Administrator
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Wagner College 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Information Technology - Systems Administrator
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Wagner College Position Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of the college’s IT systems infrastructure. This includes managing virtualized environments, patch management, system security, and enterprise-level IT services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with VMware, Google Admin Console, Windows and Linux servers. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and security across campus technology services. Description
Job Title:
Systems Administrator
Department:
Information Technology
Employment Status:
FULL TIME
FLSA STATUS:
EXEMPT
Reports To:
IT Operations Manager
Position Summary
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and security of the college’s IT systems infrastructure. This includes managing virtualized environments, patch management, system security, and enterprise-level IT services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with VMware, Google Admin Console, Windows and Linux servers. This position plays a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and security across campus technology services.
Key Responsibilities
System Administration & Maintenance
Manage and maintain VMware virtualization infrastructure. Manage and maintain all SaaS services within the company's portfolio, ensuring smooth operation through proper configuration, user access management, security enforcement, performance monitoring, and regular updates. Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Servers, Linux servers, DNS, DFS, AD and other core infrastructure components. Manage user accounts, permissions, and security policies for staff, faculty, and students across Active Directory, LDAP, and Google Admin Console. Configure and maintain Group Policy (GPOs) to enforce security, compliance, and user environment settings. Manage image deployment and workstation provisioning using tools like Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT), Windows Autopilot, or other imaging solutions. Manage identity and access control solutions using Onelogin SSO and other authentication mechanisms. Implement and support patch management using Automox and related tools. Monitor and maintain endpoint security using Cynet and other security platforms.
Security & Compliance
Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices across all IT systems. Regularly apply patches and updates to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Perform security audits, log analysis, and monitoring to detect and respond to potential threats. Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
Technical Support & Collaboration
Provide Tier 3 technical support for escalated system issues and collaborate with helpdesk teams to ensure timely resolution of complex technical problems. Work closely with the IT Operations team to improve system reliability and efficiency. Assist with IT infrastructure planning and implementation of new technologies. Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Required
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in systems administration, networking, and enterprise IT environments. Strong hands-on experience with VMware administration and Google Admin Console. Proficiency in Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DNS, DFS, Group Policy). Knowledge of Linux administration in a mixed environment. Experience with patch management and endpoint security tools (Automox, Cynet, or similar). Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery best practices.
Preferred
Industry certifications (VMware VCP, Google Workspace Administrator, Microsoft certifications). Experience working in higher education IT environments. Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong attention to detail and security best practices. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment & Schedule
Full-time position with on-site responsibilities. Participation in on-call rotation for critical system issues. Occasional after-hours maintenance and project implementation required. Lifting, carrying, or pushing objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wagner College by 2x Get notified about new Information Technology System Administrator jobs in
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New York City Metropolitan Area 1 day ago New York, NY $50,000.00-$65,000.00 11 hours ago Jersey City, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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