Senior System Administrator

Moraine Valley Community College -
Palos Hills, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,075 - $90,000 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Under direction, the Senior System Administrator is responsible for reviewing the design, installation, maintenance, training, and support of Windows servers and database functions, hardware and software used to support the college’s systems. The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the following. Other duties may be assigned. The Senior System Administrator is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Summary

Administration and support of data flows between enterprise systems as well as contributing to the development and operation of those integrations.
Pre-installation activities of purchased software and vendor releases while also establishing software standards, conducting capacity planning, and managing system resource allocation for institutional products.
Ensuring security and integrity of all operating system software and related applications. Analyzes production issues, identifies root causes and provides recommendations for operational improvements.
Responsible for administration of all MS-SQL databases associated with the college’s business systems including performing full DBA functions and maintaining database authority.
Responsible for administration of cloud-based identity and access management services. Responsible for ADFS, Azure Entra ID SSO, and AD integration with all other systems at the college.
Responsible for the administration and operational support of the college’s bookstore point-of-sale system, SAS application, and Business Intelligence and Reporting systems.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required. Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in IT required. Experience with MS-SQL Administration. MS-SQL certification and Azure and Windows certification.

Please ensure you have a minimum of three years of (full-time equivalent) experience outlined in your resume and application.

Qualifications

In addition to the above requirements,

Must have demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of Windows-based enterprise operating systems and related network services.
Demonstrated knowledge in ADFS and integration techniques; identities management in Azure AD; integrating third party applications with Azure Intra ID SSO; MS-SQL database administration.
Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Python; hybrid IT infrastructure; provisioning SQL databases in Azure; Hyper-V and SAN technologies; database design and information retrieval techniques; Linux and monitoring tools (such as Nagios and Grafana).
Basic Knowledge of SharePoint Administration, both on-premise and online; Azure infrastructure administration; SAS, SAP BO, PBIRS and reporting solutions; POS systems and their integration with third-party applications.
Self-starter with strong aptitude for adapting to technological changes and learning new platforms.
Above average communication skills.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours – Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Primarily on-site. Alternative hybrid work arrangement/remote days may be available.
On-call 24/7 for emergencies.
Must be a resident of IL/IN or reciprocal state.
Sponsorship is not available.

Salary/Wage

$70,075-$90,000 plus exceptional benefits

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

FT Professionals

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance, Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Review of Applications Begins

07/20/2026

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Open Date

07/06/2026

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit all required documentation. Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation email. For questions, contact [email protected] or 708-974-5704.

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