Job Title
Lead Windows Systems Administrator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Technology Services - IT Enterprise Operations
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute
Are you a seasoned system administrator looking to take your career to the next level? We are the hunt for a
Lead Windows Systems Administrator to join Texas A&M University's Technology Services for an
onsite position in
College Station, Texas.
As a Lead Windows Systems Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting our Windows Server infrastructure by managing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our Windows servers, ensuring optimal performance and security. Your advanced troubleshooting skills and security expertise will be crucial in maintaining a robust and secure environment. You will have the opportunity to mentor our junior team members, sharing your knowledge and fostering their growth.
The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory administration. While not required, having experience with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, RRAS/RADIUS, strong scripting abilities, and proficiency in configuration management tools would be a fantastic plus! These skills can set you apart and enhance your contributions to our team. However, if you don’t have these specific skills, we still encourage you to apply!
Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:
- Manage server infrastructure – standalone machines, virtual servers, Aggie Cloud, and commercial cloud.
- Build and maintain individual departmental and enterprise servers – web servers, databases, fileservers, and other Windows servers.
- Manage and consolidate enterprise Active Directory environments.
- Coordinate server needs with key stakeholders
- Creates programs for automating system administration.
- Recommend and evaluate software and hardware upgrades.
- Leads new technology deployments and system integration testing.
- Monitors and maintains system security.
- Provides backup, protection, and recovery support for client data.
If you are passionate about server and system support and eager to contribute to the advancement of Texas A&M University, we would love to hear from you!
Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidate’s education and experience.
Schedule: Required to participate in on-call rotations providing 24/7 tier III support for managed IT resources. The selected candidate will be expected to work
onsite in College Station, Texas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience AND five years of system administration experience.
A well-qualified candidate would also possess
one or more of the following:
- Five years of Windows systems administration related experience, including a strong background in managing an Active Directory Environment.
- Proficiency in managing Windows Server operating systems.
- Expertise in Windows Server, enterprise Active Directory Domain Services, Entra ID, Microsoft Exchange Server, Duo MFA administration, RRAS/RADIUS, configuration management, system monitoring and alerting, and automation using scripting.
- ITIL Foundations certification.
- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
What To Do
Apply now! A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.