Raritan Valley Community College
Systems Administrator
Raritan Valley Community College, Neshanic Station, New Jersey, us, 08853
Systems Administrator
About Raritan Valley Community College:
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
Job Description:
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of server systems and related infrastructure in a higher education environment. This role supports the mission of the institution by ensuring that faculty, staff, and students have reliable access to critical computing resources, applications, and services. The Systems Administrator will work within a collaborative IT team to maintain the security, reliability, and scalability of campus systems and services, including servers, storage solutions, and virtual environments.
Essential Duties:
System Administration & Maintenance:
Manage, administer, and support the institution's enterprise server systems, including both physical and virtualized environments. Ensure that all servers and systems are functioning optimally, with particular focus on Microsoft Windows and Linux-based environments. Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure:
Administer and support server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms, ensuring a flexible and scalable environment that meets the needs of faculty, staff, and students. Active Directory & Authentication Management:
Oversee and manage Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments, including group policies, user accounts, permissions, and authentication protocols. Collaborate with the IT Security team to ensure best practices in user access and data protection. Systems Security & Data Protection:
Implement proactive security measures, including patch management, system updates, and vulnerability scanning. Ensure compliance with institutional data protection policies and best practices for cybersecurity in higher education. Support for Academic Systems:
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support academic systems, including learning management systems (LMS), research databases, and specialized software applications used in teaching and research. Ensure high availability of these critical systems. Server Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents related to server and application availability. Ensure uptime of mission-critical applications and services, including file storage, printing, and collaboration tools. Backup & Disaster Recovery:
Develop and manage backup strategies, ensuring that all systems and data are securely backed up. Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure that systems can be restored quickly in the event of an outage. Collaboration with IT Teams:
Work closely with other IT teams, including Help Desk, Network Services, and Application Support, to resolve complex technical issues and deliver comprehensive IT services to the campus community. Documentation & Training:
Maintain detailed system documentation, including configuration settings, troubleshooting procedures, and system diagrams. Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on best practices for system usage and security. Service Continuity & Performance Optimization:
Ensure service continuity through proper system performance tuning, proactive issue resolution, and implementation of monitoring tools. Participate in regular system health checks and performance reviews. After-Hours Support:
Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed for scheduled maintenance, system upgrades, or unplanned outages. Perform other related duties as necessary, including supporting institutional IT projects, system upgrades, or new technology implementations.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in IT systems administration. Proven experience in the administration and support of Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments (virtualized and physical). Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy management, and user authentication/authorization in a large, dynamic environment. Technical Skills:
Proficiency with server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar. Experience with systems backup and recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex system issues efficiently. Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate routine administrative tasks. Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and VPNs. Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical staff and non-technical faculty, staff, and students. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Higher Education IT:
Experience supporting IT infrastructure and services within a higher education environment, including working with academic systems (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.). Familiarity with compliance regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, and other institutional data protection policies. Additional Technical Skills:
Experience with cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. Experience with server migration, upgrades, and patch management strategies.
Application Instructions:
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
About Raritan Valley Community College:
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
Job Description:
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of server systems and related infrastructure in a higher education environment. This role supports the mission of the institution by ensuring that faculty, staff, and students have reliable access to critical computing resources, applications, and services. The Systems Administrator will work within a collaborative IT team to maintain the security, reliability, and scalability of campus systems and services, including servers, storage solutions, and virtual environments.
Essential Duties:
System Administration & Maintenance:
Manage, administer, and support the institution's enterprise server systems, including both physical and virtualized environments. Ensure that all servers and systems are functioning optimally, with particular focus on Microsoft Windows and Linux-based environments. Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure:
Administer and support server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms, ensuring a flexible and scalable environment that meets the needs of faculty, staff, and students. Active Directory & Authentication Management:
Oversee and manage Microsoft Active Directory (AD) environments, including group policies, user accounts, permissions, and authentication protocols. Collaborate with the IT Security team to ensure best practices in user access and data protection. Systems Security & Data Protection:
Implement proactive security measures, including patch management, system updates, and vulnerability scanning. Ensure compliance with institutional data protection policies and best practices for cybersecurity in higher education. Support for Academic Systems:
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support academic systems, including learning management systems (LMS), research databases, and specialized software applications used in teaching and research. Ensure high availability of these critical systems. Server Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents related to server and application availability. Ensure uptime of mission-critical applications and services, including file storage, printing, and collaboration tools. Backup & Disaster Recovery:
Develop and manage backup strategies, ensuring that all systems and data are securely backed up. Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure that systems can be restored quickly in the event of an outage. Collaboration with IT Teams:
Work closely with other IT teams, including Help Desk, Network Services, and Application Support, to resolve complex technical issues and deliver comprehensive IT services to the campus community. Documentation & Training:
Maintain detailed system documentation, including configuration settings, troubleshooting procedures, and system diagrams. Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on best practices for system usage and security. Service Continuity & Performance Optimization:
Ensure service continuity through proper system performance tuning, proactive issue resolution, and implementation of monitoring tools. Participate in regular system health checks and performance reviews. After-Hours Support:
Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed for scheduled maintenance, system upgrades, or unplanned outages. Perform other related duties as necessary, including supporting institutional IT projects, system upgrades, or new technology implementations.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience in IT systems administration. Proven experience in the administration and support of Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments (virtualized and physical). Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy management, and user authentication/authorization in a large, dynamic environment. Technical Skills:
Proficiency with server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar. Experience with systems backup and recovery solutions. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex system issues efficiently. Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate routine administrative tasks. Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and VPNs. Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical staff and non-technical faculty, staff, and students. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Higher Education IT:
Experience supporting IT infrastructure and services within a higher education environment, including working with academic systems (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.). Familiarity with compliance regulations such as FERPA, HIPAA, and other institutional data protection policies. Additional Technical Skills:
Experience with cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. Experience with server migration, upgrades, and patch management strategies.
Application Instructions:
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.