Systems Administrator

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Systems Administrator in the department of Information Technology Services that is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting the University’s designated servers and infrastructure by maintaining server hardware and software.

Duties and Responsibilities

Server, Active Directory and Systems Administration – 50%

Monitors, approves, and deploys Windows Updates to our internal WSUS server for application to campus servers and workstations

Creates and maintains “Gold Images” or Templates for rapid deployment of base Windows server virtual machines

Deploys, configures, updates, and monitors various physical and virtual Windows servers

Deploys, configures, updates, and monitors various Systems or Application software components running on Windows (Active Directory Domain Controllers, IIS, SQL, Threat Analytics, 3 rd party apps, etc.)

Serves as a backup administrator for servers using other operating systems (i.e. Linux)

Designs, deploys, and assigns Active Directory group policy objects to computers and/or users in our A/D domain

Deploys, configures, updates, and monitors systems that deliver remote access to faculty, staff, and students (Software2, VMWare Horizon, Parallels RAS, Citrix, Terminal Services, etc.)

Obtains, formats, deploys, and replaces server SSL certificates

Sets appropriate Access Control to protect systems and data from unauthorized access or use

Monitors, maintains, and updates our local Active Directory domain controllers, Forests, Domains, and Sites and keep A/D up to date and running smoothly

Monitors and maintains university VMware infrastructure, serving as primary backup to the lead Administrator

Applications and Off-site (Cloud) Services Administration – 15%

Configures, monitors, and maintains PSU’s “Office 365” instance as a Global Administrator

Configures global settings for various Office applications

Maintains security profile settings for users and other administrators

Troubleshoots operational issues with Office 365 components

Serves as backup e-mail administrator for Office 365 Exchange component

Recommends deployment of new tools or re-configures existing ones to improve reliability, useability, functionality, or security

Keeps abreast of changes Microsoft may make to the Office 365 environment

Works with campus “customers” and with vendors to configure, maintain, and upgrade various 3 rd party applications hosted locally on PSU virtual or physical servers

Interacts with our virtual machine hypervisor environment (currently VMWare) to deploy, remove, maintain, monitor, and update various virtual machines and virtual appliances

Datacenter and Infrastructure Management and Administration – 15%

Monitors datacenter environment using regular in-person inspection and remote monitoring tools to ensure critical systems are functional and the environment is safe

Monitors datacenter health using management tools and responds to issues as they arise

Builds, tests, and deploys new datacenter components (physical servers, storage devices, etc…) as needed

Improves and maintains datacenter organization and documentation according to industry best practices

Enterprise Backup Administration – 15%

Designs, deploys, configures, and monitors appropriate traditional Enterprise Backup methods to protect our data and servers

Assures backup schedules are defined and running properly

Monitors consumed backup space

Assures secondary backup copies are being made properly after each primary backup

Adds/removes backup source devices or virtual machines as they come and go

Performs regular “test” restorations of backed up data

Upgrades/modifies/replaces backup solution as needed

Recommends improvements to our backup strategy as technology evolves

Other Duties – 5%

Works with other members of our small ITS team on projects or activities not normally in your area of responsibility when the need arises

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire

High school diploma

Four years of experience in I.T.

Previous experience must demonstrate initiative, responsibility, professional growth, and problem solving in addition to core technical competencies

Knowledge of and experience with industry standard security practices in an I.T. environment

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, computer science, or a related field

Three years of experience in Windows systems administration, Active Directory, and related technologies

Two years of experience working with an I.T. team in an Enterprise environment

Experience managing and monitoring Enterprise I.T. systems

A demonstrable breadth and depth of competencies across a wide technical spectrum

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $66,685.55 annually, commensurate with experience

Job Type: Unclassified

Appointment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, weekends as needed; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, evenings as needed

Application Documents Required*:

Resume

Cover Letter

Names and Contact Details for three (3) Professional References

*Consolidate into two documents to upload.

Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of November 12 th , 2026

Search Committee Chair: Eric Springer, espringer@pittstate.edu

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.

About Pittsburg State University

Founded in 1903, Pittsburg State’s 373-acre campus is a beautiful blend of historic buildings and modern facilities, including state-of-the-art athletics, arts, and research facilities.

Its residential and online undergraduate and graduate student population of nearly 6,000 is guided by an exceptionally talented and dedicated faculty, staff, and administrative team.

Pitt State’s hands-on learning environment and engagement by alumni working in a variety of professional sectors creates incredible academic, internship, and employment opportunities for students. Academic programs often bring home national honors.

The university enjoys a close relationship with Pittsburg residents as well as city and business leaders. Throughout town, you’ll see gorilla statues in front lawns and red and gold Gorilla spirit at local businesses . Students, faculty, and staff are highly engaged in the local school district and with service projects, and in turn the community is highly supportive of and engaged in university activities .

Faculty, staff, and students have access to many amenities , including discounts and free access to concerts, plays, athletic events on campus as well as discounts on meals and services off campus.

Pitt State has developed unique partnerships in downtown Pittsburg, 1.4 miles north of the main campus. There, Block22 and the historic Hotel Besse offer innovative student housing options and the new Kelce College of Business building , scheduled to open in July 2026, w ill feature state-of-the-art classrooms, collaboration spaces, and space for professional development and public events.

The university has earned institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and two elite classifications from the Carnegie Foundation.