Server Systems Administrator
Mesquite Independent School District
- Texas
- Permanent
- Full-time
- At least 5 years of experience working as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer in a domain enterprise environment
- Proficiency in administering and managing server operating systems, such as Windows Server and Linux distributions
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for creating and managing virtual machines
- Understanding of network protocols, IP addressing, routing, and firewall configuration
- Strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell or other scripting languages, to automate routine tasks and streamline administrative processes
- Knowledge of server hardware components and the ability to troubleshoot hardware-related issues
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like SolarWinds for real-time performance monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning
- Experience with MECM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) for configuration management, software deployment, and updates
- Proficient in managing and maintaining Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and domain services
- Skill in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security and configuration management
- Knowledge of on-premise email systems (e.g., Microsoft Exchange) and cloud-based email solutions (e.g., Office 365)
- Administration and optimization of Office 365 services, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, and Teams
- Understanding of security best practices, including the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning to ensure data integrity and availability
- Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve server-related issues efficiently
- SQL/MySQL database administration
- Manages contractors and consultants on a per-project basis