Server Administrator
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of OIT Infrastructure the Server Administrator maintains Shaw Universitys enterprise
server and cloud environment including 100 Windows servers on Hyper-V with SAN storage. The role involves
system updates/patching Microsoft 365/Entra ID administration endpoint management and imaging
(ManageEngine Endpoint Central) as well as security/compliance support.
Essential Job Functions:
Administer Hyper-V hosts VMs and Windows Server services; monitor capacity performance and
uptime.
Manage SAN storage backups and recovery procedures.
Administer AD DS/DNS/GPO and Microsoft Entra ID; manage user lifecycle and MFA.
Operate Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online Teams SharePoint) and related tenant settings.
Lead patch management OS/app updates and firmware upgrades using ManageEngine Endpoint
Central.
Create and maintain standard desktop/laptop images and oversee endpoint deployments.
Implement security baselines; assist with vulnerability remediation and NIST SP 800-171 controls.
Provide Tier-2/3 escalation support; document systems procedures and asset inventories.
Coordinate with vendors for support repairs and procurement.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors in IT/CS or related field (or equivalent experience).
3 years in systems/server administration (Windows Server virtualization AD M365).
Hands-on experience with patching backups and endpoint management tools.
Preferred Certificates Licenses or Registrations
Microsoft certification (e.g. MCSA Azure Administrator) or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Experience with ManageEngine Endpoint Central (or Intune/SCCM) PowerShell automation and
SAN/NAS.
Security/Network Microsoft 365 Certified or relevant cloud/security certs.
Higher-education or similar enterprise environment experience.
Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision
commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization
decision-making problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally) bending and carrying.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
