At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
The System Administrator II (SA-II) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of the GTCC systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. S/He will evaluate and maintain servers and systems to ensure their proper security, operation and availability. The SA-II will assist and lead project teams, address technical issues and offer engineered solutions supporting the college. These activities include technical strategy, research & development and maintenance within the documented project life cycle. Systems Administrators will monitor systems for proper operation, system maintenance, security-breaches. S/He will follow established process to standardize overall server management; ensuring equipment for system patches and maintenance of software/firmware. S/He will ensure successful backups of both files and ERP data and restore data as necessary. This position works closely with department managers throughout the college to analyze technology requirements, document specifications, and provide technical solutions.
Min Salary $62,031.04 Mid Salary We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology (computer science, computer information systems, programming or other related field)
Education Preferred
- Master’s degree in information technology (computer science, computer information systems, programming or other related field)
Certifications:
- MCSE, MCP, Network , INET preferred
- CompTIA A+ preferred
Experience Required
- Five years of experience as a Systems Administrator Level I or II
- Seven years of work experience in IT field
- Three years of experience in administering a virtual environment
Experience Preferred
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP system administration strongly preferred
- Experience with Ellucian products, WebAdvisor, Student Self Service, E-Commerce, Colleague Portal, UniData, and Colleague Studio.
- Windows server OS, Mac OS, Linux OS
KSA Required
- Demonstrated knowledge in network concepts and communication protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of data center storage platforms
- Demonstrated knowledge in administrating multiple platforms
- Demonstrated knowledge of of Unix, VMWare ESXi, and Windows Server Administration including DHCP, DNS, SMTP, Active Directory, vCenter, ESXi and Solaris
- Ability to manage multiple projects and associated budgets
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Strong organization and problem solving skills
KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements
- Must have a valid NC driver’s license
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:
- Ethics
- Safety/Shooter on Campus
- Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
- Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
- Other training may be required as determined applicable.
Physical Demands
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: 20<->50lbs.
Posting Type Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-091-REG
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