Systems Administrator

La Salle College High School has an opening for a Systems Administrator, reporting to the Director of Technology & Information Systems. Responsible for daily maintenance of server, client, and network infrastructure interoperability with all web and data systems, comprised of 1,500+ User Multigigabit Cisco Meraki Network with Cisco Unified Collaboration, Microsoft Failover Clustering, iSCSI SAN, and Hybrid Cloud (Azure and M365) multi-application environment. 

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of IT infrastructure, including computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. 

• Troubleshoots and resolves support tickets as needed. 

• Maintains servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings.

• Evaluates and implements security improvements and system upgrades.

• Performs regular backup operations and implements appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery and failover procedures. 

• Creates technical support documentation for systems, applications, and procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge of best practices and key trends and provides recommendations for upgrades of the IT infrastructure. 

• Maintains an inventory of equipment, software, and licenses for asset management. 

• Supports database integration and interoperability of key business systems.

• In coordination with the Director of Facilities, supports the campus telephony system infrastructure.

• Supports the Director of Technology & Information Systems in maintaining the success of the Student Lab Manager Program.

• Coaches and mentors the Student Lab Manager Program assisting in recruiting, interviewing, and vetting candidate pool, developing student leadership, and enriching program vision for further expansion and development.

• Assists in coordinating the Community TechServe outreach program focused on bridging the digital divide at faith-based primary schools in need. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology & Information Systems.

• Teaches at the discretion of the Principal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Administration, or a closely related field. 

• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience with hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities. 

• Demonstrated experience in meeting the complex needs of demanding end-users.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in deadline sensitive environment.

• Ability to learn and apply internal policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgement.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Server Environments, Cisco Enterprise and Meraki Environments and the Microsoft Office Suite. 

Competencies 

• Communication Proficiency. 

• Customer Orientation. 

• Integrity. 

• Problem Solving. 

• Planning/Organizational Skills. 

• Time Management. 

• Results Orientation. 

• Technical Capacity.

• Collaboration. 

• Change, Incident, Problem, Project Management. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear. 

• Regular use close and distance vision.

• Works at desk and computer screen for extended periods of time. 

• Turns, bends, and reaches. 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

• Works in a traditional climate-controlled office environment.