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# Systems Administrator (On-Campus)

- **Company:** Middlesex Community College
- **Location:** Lowell, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, Cyber Security, Data Integration, Relational Databases, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Microsoft SQL Server, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Oracle (Applications), Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Student Information Systems, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Banner Advertisement, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/370180/senior-systems-administrator-on-campus-middlesex-community-college-massachusetts-ma-lowell

## About the Role

* Associate's degree (or higher) in a related IT field, plus 5+ years of experience administering enterprise systems and infrastructure.\n
 * Minimum of 5 years managing systems in a large IT environment, with progressively increasing responsibility.\n
 * Strong ability to analyze complex technical issues, prioritize likely causes, and develop effective remediation plans.\n
 * Strong customer service orientation and commitment to end-user stakeholder success.\n
 * Excellent problem-solving abilities.\n
 * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.\n
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.\n
 * Hands-on experience with enterprise systems management/configuration management tools.\n
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise server environments (Windows and Linux).\n
 * Experience with virtualization platforms, enterprise server and storage area network (SAN) technologies.\n
 * Experience with networking fundamentals: wired/wireless networks, switching, routing, firewalls, and related protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, SSL/TLS, encryption).\n
 * Experience with enterprise firewall platforms and enterprise Linux distributions.\n
 * Experience with integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) or student information system platforms and related data integration tools.\n
 * Experience implementing disaster recovery and backup solutions.\n
 * Strong grasp of industry best practices for secure computing and data protection.\n
 * Strong understanding of PKI/Certificate lifecycle management.\n
 * Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.\n
 * Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.\n, * Bachelor's degree in a related IT field.\n
 * Industry-recognized technical certification(s).\n
 * Prior experience in a higher education or similarly complex institutional setting.\n
 * Experience with scripting or automation languages (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible, shell scripting).\n
 * Experience with Ellucian applications such as Banner, DegreeWorks, Ethos, etc.\n
 * Experience with relational database platforms such as Oracle and MSSQL.\n
 * Experience with identity management systems such as Active Directory and Entra ID.\n
 * Experience designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure.\n
 * Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and A10 Thunder Load Balancer/Proxy.\n