System Administrator
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on May 22, 2023
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Position Information
Job Title
System Administrator
Posting Number
F005247
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
APT
Class Code
15 - 13
Pay Rate
Commensurate with education and experience
Location
District
Department
DT Technology Infrastructure
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the TCC Azure, Microsoft 365 (M365), Cloud-based environments, and virtualization technologies by providing administration, implementation, process development, and technology integration in a collaborative manner. This position also provides technical expertise for deploying and supporting applications in Azure/M365 and works closely across all of IT to ensure positive customer outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Designs, configures, manages, and maintains Azure, M365, and VMware applications, services, systems, and resources
- Adjusts Virtual Desktop and Virtual Server Infrastructure to improve system performance
- Works closely with Operations, Application Development and Administration, Infrastructure Technology, Endpoint Support Staff, Business Leads, and other teams to implement and incorporate application and service processes in Azure, M365, and VMware
- Monitors, reviews, and maintains security and service alerts and the overall health of the Azure, M365, and VMware environments including applications, services, and systems
- Identifies and analyzes problems associated with the Cloud environment and develops problem-resolution strategies
- Works with Identity and Access Management staff to support account management processes
- Provides Level 2 and 3 Help Desk support for Azure, M365, and VMware applications, services, and systems
- Develops instructions and support/configuration documentation for Azure, M365, and VMware applications and services for IT staff and end-users
- Responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining technical reference documentation for Azure, M365, and VMware
- Maintains system backups while also creating and updating system scripts
- Exhibits fiscal responsibility by optimizing Azure resources for cost and performance optimization
- Supports virtual servers and workstations in both the Cloud and on-premises environments
System Administrator IV – V
- Provides direction and support to team members by assisting with advanced or complex technical situations and by providing guidance regarding best practices
- Acts as a mentor by providing support to team members as they expand their knowledge and build higher-level skills
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
- Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
System Administrator I
- High school diploma or GED and two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience
- High school diploma or GED and four (4) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience
- High school diploma or GED and five (5) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience
- High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience
- ITIL v4 Foundations certification
- High school diploma or GED and nine (9) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and work-related experience
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-103 or AZ-104) certification
- Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-103 or AZ-104) Certification
- Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) Certification
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900) Certification
- Major security certifications (Security+, CEH, or GIAC GCIH)
- Knowledge of networking principles and concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10+ and/or Microsoft Server 2016+
- Knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, or PowerShell
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication with technical and non-technical customers
- Skilled using applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
- Skilled in working with formal Change Control Systems based on the ITIL model
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables
- Knowledge of system monitoring tools
- Skilled working with SAML-based authentication and identity providers
- Skilled working with JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
01/13/2023
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Martin Patrick
*
martin.patrick@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Do you have an ITIL v4 Foundations certification?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-103 or AZ-104) certification?
- Yes
- No
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of working experience do you have related to the Essential Performance Requirements?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee