Requisition ID: req2804 Job Title: System Administrator II, Desktop/Server Management Department: Information Technology Location: Columbus Campus Employment Type: Staff Employment Status: Board Approved Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation Type: Annual Compensation: $64,000.00 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a - 5p
Job Description: The College Community colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to workforce needs and make higher education an affordable reality. There has never been a better time to join a two-year college, and there's no better place to do it than at Columbus State. A laser focus on student success and a partnership mindset have established Columbus State as a key talent provider in a thriving regional economy, and a premier community college that is changing the nation's education and workforce landscapes. With more than 46,000 students across two campuses, at several regional learning centers, and online, Columbus State is the nation's only institution recognized as an Achieving the Dream (ATD) college, an AACC Guided Pathways institution, and a participant in The Right Signals Initiative through the Lumina Foundation. Columbus State employees at all levels benefit from an engaging, collaborative, and supportive culture that rewards innovation and vision. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of Columbus State faculty and staff reflects that of our students and region. We are proud to be a central part of a community that embraces differences and celebrates the many cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles that define Central Ohio.
The City
Columbus, Ohio is also home to The Ohio State University and more than 30 other colleges and universities as well as the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies. Columbus is one of America's fastest-growing cities, offering a wealth of cultural experiences, dining, entertainment, shopping opportunities, and more. That's why Central Ohio residents find living here so fulfilling, both professionally and personally. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this position description. Position Summary The Desktop/Server Management System Administrator II will support, administer, and configure College Desktop/Server Management systems, Operating System Deployment environments, Application Deployment & Packaging systems, Enterprise Antivirus systems, and Elevated Privilege Management solutions. Responsibilities for this role would include leveraging physical and virtual environments and assigning resources and access, as required, to support the academic, instructional, and operational requirements of the College. This position will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining all environments to ensure a high level of uptime and availability. Core Competencies Required Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Technology Savvy, Communication, Delivering High-Impact Presentations, Driving for Results, Aligning Performance for Success ESSETNTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Administration Leverages system resource utilization data and performance metrics, in combination with monitoring, logging, and system alerting tools to ensure optimal system performance and minimal service interruptions. Creates and maintains documentation of assigned systems including architecture diagrams, test/implementation plans, operations guides, processes, and procedures. Communicates system change control, disruptive or otherwise, through formal college change management process. Support Supports the patching and upgrades of applications and operating systems in the environment. Provides Tier II/III support for assigned systems and assists with in-depth troubleshooting for support teams. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive data including file access, account access, and other forensic information. Other Duties and Responsibilities Attends all required department meetings and training. Required to serve on On-Call/On-Duty rotations for after-hours support, 24/7 availability. *Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. Usual Physical Requirements The employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer, frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Employee occasionally reaches with hands or arms and stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, detailed vision when focusing on computer screen. Employee pushes large carts, lifts equipment from shelves, and carries equipment from building to building by hand weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions Typical office environment. Regular exposure to moderate noise typical to business offices. Working environment has occasional exposure to dirt, dust and outdoor weather conditions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Enterprise Desktop Management(Microsoft Systems Center, Group Policies); Microsoft Windows Operating Systems; Antivirus Systems (Symantec); Linux Server administration; Elevated Rights Management (Cyberark); OS and Application deployment and virtualization methodologies (VMware Horizon, UEM/DEM); Networking technologies; SAN; Server management; project management best practices; disaster recovery best practices. Skill in: verbal and oral communication; operating job equipment; planning, scheduling and organizing work; general typing; application of job software programs; application of technical skills in area of specialization. Ability to: think creatively and exploit opportunities; simplify and synthesize complex situations with consideration to all elements; work independently demonstrating initiative; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; analyze networking problems, troubleshoot and draw technical conclusions; perform light manual labor for extended periods of time; maintain confidential and sensitive information; maintain accurate and complete work records; coordinate multiple activities and tasks; exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job tasks; apply technical and analytical applications. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency. At least three (3) years of progressively responsible technical experience in production IT system administration. *An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s). Preferred Qualifications: System Administration Certification |