Senior System Administrator and Team Lead
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Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Senior System Administrator & Team Lead. The position reports to the Associate Vice President and CIO. Works closely with other members of the senior IT staff and their respective teams to carry out department initiatives. This position oversees the system and application administrator team managing IT services both on premises and in the cloud along with on-premises infrastructure. Responsibilities include technical oversight individual system duties project management and supervision of professional staff. Additionally the role involves researching developing and deploying new services as well as establishing protocols for server application and service management and security. Also provides strategic and tactical advice and recommendations to the AVP/CIO. This is primarily an on campus in-person position but we accommodate flexible work scheduling and workplace when appropriate.
Responsibilities:The Senior System Administrator & Team Lead is responsible for managing or co-managing a portfolio of servers applications and services both individually and as a team leader. This includes systems that are a combination of on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Examples include Microsoft 365 (Azure directory services email OneDrive etc.) server virtualization environment (VMWare) local enterprise storage Identity Management MS-SQL server Windows server some Linux data centers SharePoint SCCM/Intune and enterprise backup. Position also manages projects in area of responsibility. Current projects include cloud migration of storage and applications as well as a virtual desktop infrastructure. Position supervises two professional staff and collaborates with other areas to solve problems and deploy new services. Some off-hours and on call .
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in information technology information systems computer science engineering or related field.
Ten years of general IT experience with at least five years as a system administrator in a mid to large enterprise environment (500 end users 30 supported services) in progressively responsible positions.
Experience supervising or directing a team of professional technical staff.
Specific knowledge and/or experience with most of the applications in Westerns IT environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree(s) in information technology information systems computer science engineering or related fields.
Current relevant certifications
Experience working in higher education.
Compensation: $8600 - $91000 annually with benefits. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
How to Apply: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Please direct questions to Chad Robinson
Application deadline: July 7th 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visitto learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
