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# Administrator, Systems

- **Company:** Eastern Kentucky University
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Management, Comptia Linux+, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.chronicle.com/apply/38040327/administrator-systems?LinkSource=JobDetails

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field and three years of progressively responsible systems administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience supporting cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, systems administration, automation, or related technologiesDemonstrated experience with several of the following:
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory
Windows Server
Linux administration
VMware/virtualization
Enterprise backup and recovery
PowerShell or other scripting
Server patching and vulnerability remediation
Enterprise monitoring
DNS/DHCP and foundational networking concepts
PKI/certificate management
SSO/authentication technologies

Licensure & Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
Microsoft 365 certifications
VMware VCP
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Linux+
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Relevant Microsoft Windows Server/hybrid infrastructure certifications

## Description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, operation, security, reliability, and lifecycle management of the University's enterprise computing infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The position requires broad technical knowledge of server operating systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, identity and access management, directory services, enterprise storage, backup and recovery, monitoring, automation, and related infrastructure technologies, with demonstrated expertise in one or more of these areas., * 35% - Enterprise Systems & Cloud Administration - ()

 * 25% - Identity & Microsoft Infrastructure - ()
 * 15% - Security, Patching & Vulnerability Remediation - ()
 * 15% - Automation, Monitoring & Performance - ()
 * 10% - Backup, DR & Business Continuity - ()


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