Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator District Position, Technology Department On-site at Carl Junction Schools, Carl Junction, MO Salary is dependent on education and experience Why Join Us? Are you passionate about education and technology? Do you enjoy working to ensure technology operates smoothly and securely? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills can make a real difference? Are you burned out from being on-call or the always available demands of your IT career? Carl Junction Schools are dedicated to student success and our IT team plays a crucial role in ensuring our operations run without a hitch. Our System Administrator is at the heart of operations, working to maintain and optimize the technology infrastructure to support our students. This is your chance to be a vital part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Responsibilities: This district position provides technology support to students and staff by managing server systems and data including on-premises and cloud applications. Additionally, this position assists with network administration, building, and classroom technologies. Common support areas include data integration, disaster recovery, Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux server, MSSQL database, Google Workspace, Office 365, wired and wireless network connectivity, Chromebooks, iPads, network printing, and damaged equipment. Procedural duties include managing accounts for substitutes and equipment inventory. Expectations: Excellent communication skills are vital to this position, candidates must be able to communicate with staff, students, and parents effectively. Candidates are expected to work in a team or independent setting, accept instruction on simple or complex tasks from supervisors or other team members, climb ladders, work overhead, and lift equipment that may weigh 50 pounds. Successful applications will exhibit a desire for continual learning and a willingness to adopt new technologies. The responsibilities of this position will change as new technologies are implemented. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have: data integration or system administration experience, a thorough understanding of network hardware, wireless networking, and server technologies, experience supporting Windows Server, MSSQL, and Linux server systems, experience with enterprise technologies such as virtualization and SAN, and experience supporting cloud technologies such as Azure and AWS. Qualifications Appropriate education is required. Bachelor's degree preferred, Associates degree required, Vendor or IT industry certification is a plus. Wage/Salary $35,000+ for qualified applications, final salary determination is dependent upon education and experience. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $35,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday No weekends Education: Associate (Required) Experience: System administration: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Carl Junction, MO 64834 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Carl Junction, MO 64834: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person