Job Title

Lead Windows Systems Administrator

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - IT Enterprise Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute   

Are you a seasoned system administrator with a passion for Active Directory? We are on the hunt for a Lead Windows Systems Administrator to join Texas A&M University's Technology Services (http://it.tamu.edu/) for an onsite position in College Station, Texas.

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of managing and deploying Active Directory in large-scale environments, ensuring our systems run smoothly and securely. Your deep knowledge and ability to jump right in with Active Directory will be crucial. You’ll lead projects focused on Active Directory, guiding a team of seasoned professionals to achieve our goals.

While Active Directory will be your focus, you’ll also handle the installation, configuration, and maintenance of our Windows Server infrastructure to support our operations and ensure optimal performance. Your advanced troubleshooting skills and security expertise will be key. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior team members, sharing your insights and helping them grow.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in Active Directory and Windows Server administration and deployment. If you also have experience with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, RRAS/RADIUS, strong scripting abilities, and configuration management tools, that’s a big plus. These additional skills can really set you apart and enhance your impact on our team. But don’t worry if you don’t have all of them—we still encourage you to apply.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Manage server infrastructure – standalone machines, virtual servers, Aggie Cloud, and commercial cloud.

• Build and maintain individual departmental and enterprise servers – web servers, databases, fileservers, and other Windows servers.

• Manage and consolidate enterprise Active Directory environments.

• Coordinate server needs with key stakeholders

• Creates programs for automating system administration.

• Recommend and evaluate software and hardware upgrades.

• Leads new technology deployments and system integration testing.

• Monitors and maintains system security.

• Provides backup, protection, and recovery support for client data.

  If you are passionate about server and system support and eager to contribute to the advancement of Texas A&M University, we would love to hear from you!

  Salary: Commensurate based on s elected candidate’s education and experience.

  Schedule: Required to participate in on -call rotations provid ing 24/7 tier III support for managed IT resources. The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite in College Station, Texas.

  Qualifications       

  Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's or equivalent combination of education and experience AND five years of system administration experience.

  A well-qualified candidate would also possess one or more of the following:

• Five years of Windows systems administration related experience, including a strong background in man aging an Active Directory Environment.

• Proficiency in managing Windows Server operating systems.

• Expertise in Windows Server, enterprise Active Directory Domain Services, Entra ID, Microsoft Exchange Server, Duo MFA administration, RRAS/RADIUS, configuration management, system monitoring and alerting, and automation using scripting.

• ITIL Foundations certification.

• Excellent written communica tion, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  What to do    

  Apply now!   A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials.   You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.     

  Why Texas A&M University?   

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

  We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12- 15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.   

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.