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Senior System AdministratorInsideHigherEd • Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
Senior System Administrator

Senior System Administrator

InsideHigherEd • Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title :

Senior System Administrator

Department :

Infrastructure & Network Services

Work Location : Main Campus

Duties :

Under general direction, the Senior System Administrator is responsible for reviewing the design, installation, maintenance, training, and support of Windows servers and database functions, hardware and software used to support the college’s systems. The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the following :

  • Administration and support of data flows between enterprise systems as well as contributing to the development and operation of those integrations.
  • Pre-installation activities of purchased software and vendor releases while also establishing software standards, conducting capacity planning, and managing system resource allocation for institutional products.
  • Ensuring security and integrity of all operating system software and related applications. Analyzes production issues, identifies root causes and provides recommendations for operational improvements.
  • Responsible for administration of all MS-SQL databases associated with the college’s business systems including performing full DBA functions and maintaining database authority.
  • Responsible administration of cloud-based identity and access management services. Responsible for ADFS, Azure Entra ID SSO, and AD integration with all other systems at the college.
  • Responsible for the administration and operational support of the college’s bookstore point-of-sale system, SAS application, and Business Intelligence and Reporting systems.

The Senior System Administrator is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Education / Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required
  • Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in IT required, as outlined in qualifications.
  • Experience with MS-SQL Administration
  • Qualifications :

    In addition to the above requirements,

  • Must have demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Windows-based enterprise operating systems and related network services.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in ADFS and integration techniques; identities management in Azure AD; integrating third party applications with Azure Intra ID SSO; MS-SQL database administration.
  • Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Python; hybrid IT infrastructure; provisioning SQL databases in Azure; Hyper-V and SAN technologies; database design and information retrieval techniques; Linux and monitoring tools (such as Nagios and Grafana).
  • Basic Knowledge of SharePoint Administration, both on-premise and online; Azure infrastructure administration; SAS, SAP BO, PBIRS and reporting solutions; POS systems and their integration with third-party applications.
  • Self-starter with strong aptitude for adapting to technological changes and learning new platforms.
  • Above average communication skills
  • Position Status : Full Time

    Hours :

    General Hours – Monday – Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

    Alternative work arrangement / remote opportunity may be available

    On-call 24 / 7 for emergencies

    Salary / Wage :

    $69,380-$92,818 plus exceptional benefits

    Hourly / Salary : Salaried

    Benefits : FT Professionals

    Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include :

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance, Optional life
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans
  • Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position :

    Benefit Highlights

    Benefit Guide-Details

    Review of Applications Begins :

    10 / 10 / 2025

    Posting Number : AP00539P

    Open Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

    Open Until Filled : Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants :

    Please submit all required documentation. Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation email. For questions, contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708-974-5704.

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