System & Application Administrator Senior
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Information Technology Services (ITS) at the MCCCD is seeking a high-caliber Systems and Application Administrator Senior to serve as a technical cornerstone for the district-wide infrastructure, supporting over 160,000 users across all campuses and the district office. In this pivotal role, the Systems and Application Administrator Senior is responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and management of a complex hybrid environment spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.
The position requires expertise in both Windows and Linux ecosystems, as well as the agility to navigate between a command-line terminal and a physical server rack with ease. Given the scale of operations, the automation of manual processes is critical; therefore, the role requires high proficiency in writing scripts to automate workflows, manage bulk configurations, and ensure the high availability of system-wide applications.
The day-to-day responsibilities involve a sophisticated mix of strategic solution design and hands-on technical execution. The Systems and Application Administrator Senior acts as a primary escalation point for the most challenging technical hurdles, resolving complex tickets while collaborating with other IT teams to maintain enterprise-level system stability. Beyond troubleshooting, the Systems and Application Administrator Senior works closely with business stakeholders and diverse IT departments to translate organizational goals into resilient technical realities that directly support teaching and learning.
The Systems and Application Administrator Senior role requires a "future-ready" mindset, necessitating a constant pulse on emerging technologies to ensure systems evolve ahead of the district's needs and remain scalable. Whether performing critical hardware maintenance in the physical data center or designing a complex integration between disparate cloud services, the Sr Administrator's work provides the foundational infrastructure upon which the educational mission thrives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative leader who views information technology not just as a back-end function, but as a vital service to the next generation of learners., 30% - Performs ongoing support of servers and applications:
- Proactively patching and ensuring high-availability
- Researches, troubleshoots, and resolves escalated and complex server and software issues in conjunction with Desktop Services, Cybersecurity, and Network Services
- Provides technical support to customers
25% - Plans, coordinates, and executes system design, implementation, and testing:
- Serves as subject matter expert and technical lead for projects and develops procedures, processes, best practices, and application of District policies and applicable laws
25% - Assesses and mitigates server security issues:
- Designs and implements scanning processes, analyzes scan reports, remediates identified issues, and mitigates potential security vulnerabilities
- Collaborates with campus IT staff as needed to resolve issues
10% - Designs, configures, and maintains networks, virtualized infrastructure, storage, and systems;
- Composes, reviews, and finalizes original reports and documents, including installation and maintenance of equipment and system diagrams
10% - Attends and participates in department, project, and task force meetings:
- performs related duties as assigned, * Experience deploying, securing, and maintaining Linux and Windows servers within a virtualized environment
- Experience creating scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and/or Python
- Experience deploying and maintaining storage systems (SAN/NAS)
- Experience being the escalation point for related technical issues
- Experience coordinating system deployments and integrations among multiple locations
Special Working Conditions
- There is a mandatory minimum in-office expectation, currently two days onsite, in which the District reserves the right to update at any time.
- The selected candidate will need to reside in the Phoenix area or relocate within six months of hire.
- This role may involve after-hours work and non-regular business hours.
- May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time while viewing a computer monitor.
- May be required to present in large meetings and sponsored events
- ITS does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas, Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Windows Server administration?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or a related field with four years of system and application administration experience in an area related to the assignment., An equivalent combination of the conferred degree, education, certification, and directly related full-time work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Loan forgiveness
- 457(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance, Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
