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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator (SYS ADM 2 TX) - **Company:** University of California, Davis - **Location:** Davis, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $93,683.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Data Integrity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Technology Operations, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Servers, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Arcserve, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Scripting, Apache OpenOffice, Enterprise Software Applications, Computerised Systems, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Veeam - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18449993?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18449993%2FSystems-Administrator-Sys-Adm-2-Tx-California-Davis ## About the Role Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position * No minimum education required. * Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise Windows systems administration, including Active Directory, endpoint management, and Windows Server environments. * Experience providing technical support for clinical, laboratory, or vendormanaged computing systems, including coordinating with vendors, ensuring system connectivity, meeting security and compliance requirements, and troubleshooting specialized medical or laboratory equipment in a healthcare or research environment. * Advanced experience in system automation and scripting skills using tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency. * Working experience administering Microsoft Intune, including device enrollment, configuration profiles, compliance and security policies, application deployment, endpoint reporting, Windows Autopilot support, and troubleshooting managed endpoints in hybrid and cloud-based environments. * Working experience administering Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), including creating and maintaining application and software packages, managing collections and deployments, building and supporting task sequences, performing Operating System Deployment (OSD) and image-based deployments, creating and managing provisioning packages, and troubleshooting client and deployment issues. * Applies advanced systems concepts in managing Active Directory services, including troubleshooting AD forests, domains, and trusts, user and group administration, Group Policy management, DFS file share services, DNS/DHCP configuration, PKI infrastructure, and experience with domain migration and consolidation. * Applies advanced systems concepts in administering and optimizing complex Windows Server environments, including experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022. * Demonstrated knowledge of security principles and practices, with experience in securing Windows servers, Active Directory, and cloud-based environments against emerging threats., * Candidates with relevant Microsoft certifications in Windows Server, endpoint management, and Azure administration are highly preferred, including credentials such as Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar Microsoft server and endpoint certifications. * Bachelor's degree in a related area of Information Technology or equivalent years of experience and/or training in Information Technology. * Experience working in a hospital environment and/or a higher education environment and demonstrated ability to work individually and as a member of a team. * Demonstrated experience with disaster recovery strategies for Windows-based systems, Active Directory, and cloud infrastructure to ensure business continuity and data integrity using tools such as Veeam, MS Data Protection Manager, CA Arcserve and etc. * Knowledge with applying the following security frameworks: NIST, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR and IS3/UC Davis CyberSafety (If current or previously employed with UC Davis) General knowledge and experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies to proactively identify and address potential security vulnerabilities and threats. * Organizational skills and experience using project management principles to define goals, organize and schedule complex technology projects, coordinate project execution, and manage teams as well as, experience using Change Management processes and workflows. * Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of people to include clinicians, students and staff. * Ability to implicitly give and receive directions, information, and knowledge to and from other team members, users, co-workers, managers and vendors. * Candidates with industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and etc are highly preferred., * Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours * Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours * Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours * Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours * Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours * Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours * Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours Mental Demands * Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours * Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours * Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours * Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours * Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours * Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours * Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours * Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours ## Description The Systems Administrator II position reports to the Director of IT Operations and the Systems Administrator Supervisor and supports SVM-IT's Windows-based infrastructure, endpoint management platforms, Active Directory services, and cloud integrated systems., The role involves administering endpoint management tools, managing Active Directory and Group Policy, supporting Windows server environments, and assisting with system deployments, automation, and security controls in accordance with established policies and best practices., Work in a semi-open office space. Work with noise and heat produced by many electronic computing devices. Work occasional overtime and various, flexible hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages, nights, weekends, and holidays). Must be available for week and weekend rotating on-call schedule. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Work in other related areas on an as needed basis. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position * This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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