Senior Lead IT / Systems Administrator

About the Company

At the Pac-12, we are passionate about sports and technology! As part of our team, you will play a key role in driving the engineering operations and technology initiatives that power our business.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Lead IT / Systems Administrator to oversee and optimize our company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of our growing business. This role is perfect for an experienced, hands-on IT leader who thrives on technical challenges, strategic planning, and leading teams to success.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems, ensuring stability, security, and performance. The Sr. Lead IT / Systems Administrator will work closely with senior leadership to align IT strategies with business objectives while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment within the IT team.

The ideal candidate will be well versed in multiple operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux , and have strong expertise in SQL and Proxmox virtualized environments . They will be a hands-on leader with a collaborative, “let’s do it together” attitude, committed to elevating the IT and Systems team. Experience with SentinelOne, NinjaOne, and JAMF is a strong plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Team Management :

• Lead and mentor a team of IT support technicians and systems administrators, ensuring they have the resources, guidance, and training to grow and excel.
• Champion a collaborative and high-performance culture within the IT department, encouraging knowledge sharing, innovation, and growth.

IT Infrastructure & Operations Management :

Strategic Planning & Project Management :

Security & Compliance :

Vendor & Stakeholder Management :

User Support & Training :

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Soft Skills :

Preferred Qualifications :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

COMPENSATION

The exact salary will depend on the successful candidate’s, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

PAC-12 OVERVIEW

The Pac-12 stands at a defining moment in its history. Founded in 1915, the league’s rich legacy of athletic and academic excellence spans over 100 years. Supported by world-class service and empowerment, Pac-12 student-athletes have earned more than 500 NCAA team championships. Now with a renewed and bold vision for its future, the Pac-12 has undergone significant transformation on its journey to launching a new collegiate athletics conference, custom-built for both the modern-day student-athlete and an evolving college sports landscape.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Teresa Gould, the Pac-12 embarks on creating a new legacy, composed of nine member universities, a one-of-its-kind and state-of-the-art broadcast production facility in San Ramon, CA., and a reimagined commercial enterprise that is uniquely positioned to drive strategic partnerships, brand enhancement, revenue generation and other growth opportunities to unlock new and lasting value for both its member universities and its student-athletes. Currently composed of Oregon State University and Washington State University, the league will welcome seven new full members beginning with the 2026-27 season, including Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, Gonzaga University, San Diego State University, Texas State University and Utah State University.

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