The Microsoft Systems Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and security of the university’s on-premise and cloud-based servers and services. This role ensures the availability and performance of core IT infrastructure, including Active Directory, virtualization, storage, backups, and enterprise applications. Working closely with network, security, and application teams, the Systems Administrator helps sustain a robust technology foundation that supports Andrews University’s academic, administrative, and research missions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience. 

   

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  3+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise systems in a mixed OS environment. 

   

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  Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. 

   

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  Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., XCP-NG/Vates, Hyper-V) and backup systems (e.g., Veeam, Commvault). 

   

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.