IT Systems Administrator I

The IT Systems Administrator I is responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware, software, and communication devices that comprise the mission network. This normally includes deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring active network equipment. In addition, this position will concentrate on the overall integrity of the network, server deployment, security, and ensure that the network connectivity throughout the UGM’s LAN/WAN, and Wi-Fi infrastructure is on par with technical considerations at the network level and pre-established access controls.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:30PM

Target starting pay: $37.31/hour

How you will serve

· Setting up new networks. Maintaining and upgrading existing computer networks, including VPNs and routers

· Evaluating, monitoring, and maximizing network performance

· Updating and configuring virus protection software and other programs to keep network secure

· Troubleshooting errors in software, hardware configuration, communications equipment, and fixing problems

· Installing and configuring computer systems and network equipment, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and communication systems

· Managing users in VOIP systems and Microsoft 365

· Communicating updates and problems to end-users

· Provide training and coordinate implementation of system, policy, and procedures to end-users.

· Preemptively determining Mission’s software and hardware needs

· Work with vendors or other departments to analyze network or system problems and resolve related issues.

· Attend and participate in all Mission, Division and Department meetings and training, as required.

· Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor., Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.

Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.

Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.

Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission’s Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.

Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

· An associate’s degree in computer science, engineering, or an IT network-related field is required.

· 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory

· 5+ years of experience troubleshooting networks.

· Experience in digital communications is highly preferred.

· CompTIA Network+ or any Microsoft certifications in Windows Server/Client preferred., This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.

· All regular full-time employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

· Medical / Dental / Vision

· Basic Life Plan - 100% company paid

· Voluntary Products including Life, AD&D, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance

· EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health - 100% company paid

· 4 weeks of paid vacation (accrued)

· Accrued paid sick time

· 10 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday

· Personal Day and Birthday holiday

· Retirement benefits w/ company match

· Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

· We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)

· We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2

· We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:

o His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)

o His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)

o His miracles (Matt. 4:23)

o His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)

o His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)

o His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)

o His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)

· We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)

· We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)

· We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)

· We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)