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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator - **Company:** SJF, LLC - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Collaborative Software, Data Centers, Data Governance, Data Stores, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Linux Servers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Server Supported Gaming, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SharePoint, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificate Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Google Drive, Office365, Microsoft Onedrive, Build Management, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting, Gsuite, Network Server, Vmware - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_EF9EB2324B262A70B97BDC4B630124DC ## About the Role Minimum of three years of full-time, directly related systems administration experience in enterprise or higher education environments Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, or a related field Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware, Azure, or security credentials). Systems administration experience in enterprise or higher education environments. Proven expertise administering Windows and Linux servers, enterprise virtualization, DNS , DHCP , email and storage systems. Strong technical skills in cloud services (Azure, M365, Google Workspace) and identity/access management tools (Entra/Active Directory). Experience supporting enterprise collaboration and productivity services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Google Workspace services. Proficiency with PowerShell or other scripting tools to automate repetitive administration tasks, reporting, and operational consistency. Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (patching, logging, least privilege), change management process, and data center operations. Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while using computer workstations and other office technology. Ability to move about campus, office, and data center environments to support institutional systems and services. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work in confined equipment spaces, at floor or rack level. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and shipments weighing up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Ability to think clearly, maintain professional composure, and exercise sound technical judgment amid changing priorities, tight deadlines, and critical operational incidents. Strong attention to detail, commitment to confidentiality, and the capability to manage multiple complex tasks while documenting work thoroughly. Supervision of Employees None This is an in-person position. Applicants must be able to commute to campus in Rochester, NY. Work is performed in a professional office and technical environment, involving regular use of computer workstations and occasional work in server rooms/data center spaces. The position involves frequent collaboration and communication with faculty, staff, students, and external vendors. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule and occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours work for planned maintenance windows or emergency service restoration is required. Equipment to be Used Windows-based laptop/workstation Smartphone Standard MS Office Suite productivity and communication tools Service management, ticketing, monitoring, backup, security, documentation, and reporting tools used by OIT ## Description warm, friendly campus community. Job Responsibilities The Systems Administrator is responsible for the implementation, administration, security, support, and lifecycle management of core enterprise platforms supporting the academic, administrative, and institutional needs of SJF . This role manages a hybrid infrastructure including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, VMware/vSphere on VxRail, enterprise SAN / NAS storage, Windows servers, Entra/Active Directory, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux ( RHEL ). Collaborating across the Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) and campus departments, this position ensures reliable, secure, and well-documented infrastructure services while contributing to continuous improvement, automation, disaster recovery, and service resilience. Provisioning and Administration Provision, configure, maintain, and decommission physical/virtual servers, cloud services, storage resources, and directories in accordance with institutional standards. Administer and support the core hybrid OS and virtualization stack, specifically Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and VMware running on VxRail infrastructure. Develop, maintain, and improve system build standards, configuration baselines, implementation procedures, and technical documentation. Research, recommend, and implement AI tools, automation and service improvements that increase operational efficiency, deployment consistency, and reporting. Operations and Support Monitor infrastructure health, performance, integrity, and availability; systematically review logs, alerts, dashboards, and scheduled job results to resolve operational issues. Administer identity and access services, including user lifecycle provisioning/deprovisioning, group management, authentication integrations, certificate management, privileged access, and directory synchronization. Administer collaboration platforms (SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Google Drive/Workspace), emphasizing M365 data governance, permissions, and lifecycle management. Provide Tier II/ III advanced troubleshooting and operational support for hardware, software, cloud services, and system integrations, coordinating restoration activities with affected stakeholders. Support and test backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery processes for servers, enterprise applications, cloud services, and institutional data repositories. Security, Maintenance, and Optimization Apply operating system, firmware, and application patches and upgrades; maintain administrative tools and utilities through established change management processes. Perform regular security monitoring, vulnerability mitigation, system hardening, audit support, and log reviews for suspicious activity. Conduct performance analysis, capacity planning, trend review, and resource optimization across compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Other Responsibilities Participate in assigned projects and perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of OIT and University. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for server support. Perform occasional evening, weekend, and after-hours maintenance work to support planned upgrades, patching, migrations, and emergency incident responses.