St. Mary's College of Maryland: Business and Finance: OIT
St. Mary's College of Maryland: Business and Finance: OIT
Location
St. Mary's City, MD
Open Date
Aug 21, 2026
Description
St. Mary's College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary's City is accepting
résumés for the position of Systems Administrator/Senior Systems
Administrator. This position is responsible for overseeing the
administration of local area networks, campus-wide server-based (web, email,
enterprise applications) systems, data storage, virtualization, backup and
recovery processes. Additional responsibilities include: integrity and
security of all server and appliance operating systems; designing and
implementing server redundancy, survivability, protection, backup, and
recovery systems; verifying continuing need for server hardware and software
support agreements; determining the benefit versus risk of new software and
hardware implementations; and conducting technical reviews of all special
projects interfacing with or having a potential impact on university server-
based applications. The salary range for this position is $79,000 to $82,000,
depending on qualifications and experience.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public
Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in Historic St.
Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated as
Maryland's public honors college. Undergraduate and residential in nature,
with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1700, St.
Mary's emphasizes excellence in teaching. The institution was awarded a
chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 1997. The quality of life is enhanced by the
recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the
amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.
Qualifications
Systems Administrator
Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
Information Systems, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree
preferred.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be
considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in systems
administration, endpoint engineering, infrastructure support, or related
technical operations.
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and MacOS operating environments
in an enterprise environment.
Experience administering endpoing management and systems administration
technologies.
Experience supporting virtualization technologies, cloud services, or
enterprise infrastructure preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating
systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy,
and enterprise authentication services.
Experience with endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune,
JAMF, MECM/SCCM, or equivalent technologies.
Understanding of virtualization technologies and virtual desktop
infrastructure (VDI).
Knowledge of software deployment, patch management, operating system
imaging, and endpoint security practices.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple
technology platforms.
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and cloud-integrated services
preferred.
Strong verbal, written, organizational, and technical documentation
skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical
and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
faculty, staff, students, vendors, and colleagues.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Senior Systems Administrator
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information
Systems, or a related field preferred.
Relevant technical certifications may be considered in lieu of some
educational requirements.
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in
systems administration, enterprise infrastructure, endpoint engineering,
virtualization, or related technical operations.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology initiatives and
complex infrastructure projects.
Experience supporting cloud and hybrid technology environments.
Experience mentoring technical staff and serving as a senior escalation
resource preferred.
Advanced knowledge of enterprise systems administration, endpoint
management, virtualization, automation, and cloud services.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID,
Microsoft 365, identity management, and authentication technologies.
Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell,
Bash, or equivalent tools.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, endpoint security controls,
vulnerability remediation, and compliance standards.
Experience with disaster recovery planning, business continuity
initiatives, and infrastructure modernization projects.
Ability to design, implement, and support enterprise technology solutions
with minimal supervision.
Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving
skills.
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to
technical staff.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic
environment.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure
Administrator Associate, or equivalent.
Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or JAMF certifications.
VMware, Citrix, CompTIA Server+, Security+, or equivalent industry
certifications.
Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided
the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this
position, may be considered.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal
background check.
Application Instructions
St. Mary's College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create
an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences
and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural
and ethnic diversity. Application materials should include a cover letter,
résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online
at https: // apply.interfolio.com/192104. Questions may be directed to Mark
Fleming at [email protected].
Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
St. Mary's College of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.
