Systems Administrator Jr

Full-time Job Announcement

Position: Systems Administrator Jr

Location: Athens Campus

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Deadline to Apply: June 17 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Work daily within systems such as Servers Switches and Databases.
• Prepare reports in requested format within requested time frames.
• Perform database data manipulation and extraction using MySQL to support business intelligence needs and custom reporting requests.
• Oversee core network infrastructure daily ensuring optimal connectivity through the configuration of switches access points and DHCP protocols.
• Administer enterprise infrastructure by managing Active Directory provisioning user accounts and access permissions and maintaining server operating systems (Windows/Linux) to ensure high availability and security.
• Develop ad-hoc automation scripts (PowerShell Bash Batch) to streamline repetitive administrative tasks automate user provisioning and optimize system workflows.
• Daily ticket management upon assigned duties.
• Provide detailed technical documentation of developed processes and systems to ensure ease of or enhancement of the systems by co-workers.
• Collaboration with teams when necessary to deliver projects and data.
• Work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Conduct research into administrative system issues and products as required.
• Present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Demonstrate highly self-motivated and directed actions with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a sense of creativity helpful for developing new processes.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate strong customer service orientation skills.
• Work in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
• Develop and/or assist with the advancement of policies and procedures and recommend changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the department.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned department and give updates to management on services operations and projects.
• Participating in meetings to ensure department goals are in line with agency or technical college goals.
• Travel (minimal) for state meetings trainings professional development and system upgrades as necessary.
• Conduct regular evaluation of services provided and adjust as needed.
• Stay up to date with policies procedures and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with and serve as a liaison to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and Certifications in related field(s).

Note: Experience may substitute for certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or Higher and Certifications in related field(s).
• Three (3) years of full-time work experience installing and maintaining infrastructure hardware and software such as Servers Networks Computers and Databases.
• Industry certification(s) in fields such as MCSE CCNA.
• Database Management Experience such as MySQL.
• Scripting: Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Python. Ability to write a basic script from scratch on demand.
• Cisco Network Experience (networkingwireless).
• Linux proficiency including CLI.
• Virtualization proficiency (Experience in Nutanix and Vmware a plus).
• Management of data center infrastructure such as rack/blade servers network switches (Cisco experience a plus) and SANs.
• Experience in application deployment compliance software updates etc. (Intune PDQ SCCM etc).
• Experience in Active Directory EntraID M365 and Cloud Compute platforms (Experience i a plus: Azure and AWS).

To apply click Apply to This Job and submit your cover letter resume/vita three (3) professional references and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College Attn: Human Resources 800 U.S. Highway 29 N Athens GA 30601 or send electronically to .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age color disability genetic information national origin race religion sex or veteran status (protected status). No individual shall be excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions including but not limited to hiring promotion and tenure shall be free of ideological tests affirmations and oaths including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge skills and abilities associated with the role and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions responsibilities and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institutions ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the colleges implementation of nondiscrimination policies:Susan Fyffe Director of Student Support Services Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator Office K-614A 706/355- 5081;Courtney Mattox Director of Human Resources; Title VI Title VII Title IX Coordinator (Employees) Office K-514 706/583-2818; andLenzy Reid Vice President of Student Affairs Title IX (Students) Office H-774 706/355-5029 800 U.S. Highway 29 North Athens GA 30601.