Enterprise System Administrator (Hybrid)

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Essential Functions

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.

Assist in planning, design, and maintenance of the overall environment for the IT computing infrastructure:

• Server OS and other systems updates
• Maintaining tools for automated patching of systems.
• Maintaining patch logs and systems inventory in ticket management asset tracking.

Monitor systems performance to ensure the most efficient operational standards:

• Monitor and verify completion of overnight processes.
• Setup and maintain data and operating system file maintenance procedures including backup/DR.
• Monitor and adjust capacity utilization for enterprise servers as required.

Create and manage systems automation processes and tasks:

• Scripting using Powershell, Python, and Linux shell scripts
• Leveraging other tools for infrastructure as code and related system automation capabilities

Oversee elevated user access and privileges for servers, Active Directory, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems:

• Assist application team as escalation support for issues pertaining to these systems.
• Assist in the design and building of workflows for systems integrations and automation of user provisioning to connected applications

Provide resolution and documentation of technical and procedural problems:

• Work with software and hardware vendors to resolve problems with enterprise applications and systems.
• Coordinate with network specialists and field support for on-site troubleshooting/repair of IT computing infrastructure where required.
• Provide escalation support and assistance to the IT Enterprise Application Administrators when issues pertain to IT computing infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred; 3+ years in a related technical field could be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1-5 years experience in a higher education setting with Windows and LINUX servers, Backup systems and Virtualization.
• Experience in identity management.
• Experience with scripting languages (Powershell, Python, Linux shell scripting).
• Experience in relational database administration is a plus
• Experience with public cloud is a plus.
• Demonstrated strong and positive interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually.
• Work closely with and at direction of the OIT Lead Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.