What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at J. Sterling Morton High School District 201?
Position
Systems Administrator
Location
District Office
Department
Information Technology
Reports To
Director of Technology
Position Summary
The Systems Administrator manages the district's enterprise IT infrastructure, focusing on virtualization, networking, cloud services, and 1:1 device management. This role requires expertise in VMware environments, Aruba/Cisco networking, Azure/Intune administration, and mobile device management for student devices.
Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
- VMware virtualization suite
- Mobile Device Management platforms
- Aruba and Cisco networking platforms
- Enterprise firewall systems
- Microsoft Azure and Intune
- Dell server infrastructure
- Windows Server administration
Required Certifications:
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
- Cisco CCNA or Aruba certification
- CompTIA Security
Experience
Required Experience:
- 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise system administration
- Experience managing large-scale 1:1 device programs in educational settings
- Extensive experience with VMware virtualization platforms
- Proven experience managing Aruba/Cisco networking environments
- Strong background in firewall administration and security
- Demonstrated expertise with Azure cloud services and Intune
Terms of Employment
12 months per year
Evaluation
Annually
Compensation
Minimum starting salary of $70,000. Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Network & Infrastructure Management:
- Design and maintain enterprise WiFi infrastructure using Aruba and Cisco solutions
- Manage VMware virtualization environment and Dell server infrastructure
- Configure and maintain enterprise firewalls
- Administer Azure cloud services and Microsoft Intune for device management
System & Device Administration:
- Manage Windows/Linux servers in hybrid cloud environments
- Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Configure and optimize network infrastructure
- Oversee 1:1 student device program, including device deployment, management, and security
- Implement mobile device management solutions for student and staff devices
- Monitor device inventory, usage, and compliance
Security & Compliance:
- Implement and monitor firewall policies and security measures
- Manage endpoint protection through Microsoft Intune
- Ensure compliance with educational data privacy regulations
- Monitor and respond to security incidents
- Maintain security protocols for student devices
Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. On occasion sitting can be for extended periods of time. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
The work environment for this is varied and includes office and school locations, often in the same day. The work for this position is generally indoors. Reliable transportation is required for this position. Will be required for an on-call rotation to respond to emergencies.
Job Description Adopted
February 28, 2025
Salary : $70,000
