FT - Systems Administrator

Job Summary
The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for the reliable, secure, and compliant operation of Dallas Theological Seminary's on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure. This role ensures that core enterprise systems-servers, identity platforms, storage, visualization, and cloud services-are available, auditable, and aligned with both institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
In keeping with Dallas Theological Seminary's mission, this position emphasizes operational excellence, security stewardship, documentation, and service-oriented support within a higher-education and ministry context.
Primary Responsibilities
Systems & Infrastructure Operations
  • Administer, maintain, and monitor Windows and Linux server environments (physical and virtual).
  • Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, vSphere/ vCenter or equivalent).
  • Support on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure services.
  • Maintain storage platforms, backup systems, and disaster recovery capabilities.
  • Ensure system availability, performance, capacity planning, and lifecycle management.
Microsoft 365 & Identity Platforms
  • Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and related services.
  • Support hybrid identity and authentication services, including MFA and Conditional Access.
  • Manage Active Directory, group policies, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services.
  • Enforce least-privilege access models and partner with IAM and Security initiatives.
Security Risk & Compliance (Security-Weighted)
  • Apply operating system and application patches in accordance with formal change controls.
  • Monitor systems for security events, configuration drift, and unauthorized access.
  • Support GLBA safeguards related to:
    • Access controls for systems storing or processing Restricted or Confidential data.
    • Audit logging, retention, and evidence collection.
    • Secure configuration baselines and vulnerability remediation.
  • Participate in security incident response, containment, and forensic support.
  • Assist in regulatory audits, risk assessments, and security control testing.
Backup, Recovery & Continuity
  • Ensure reliable, tested backups of all critical systems and data.
  • Document and periodically test restore and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Maintain data retention, off-site storage, and immutable backup protections where appropriate.
Documentation, Automation & Continuous Improvement
  • Create and maintain accurate system documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and runbooks.
  • Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell or equivalent tools.
  • Drive standardization and repeatability across infrastructure services.
Support & Collaboration
  • Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex infrastructure incidents.
  • Collaborate with Service Desk, Network, Security, and Application Teams.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers as required.
  • Participate in infrastructure projects from planning through operational handoff.
Maintenance
  • Perform approved maintenance during defined maintenance windows.
Explicit ITIL Practice Alignment
The Systems Administrator contributes directly to the following ITIL practices:
Incident Management
  • Restore service availability for infrastructure-related incidents.
  • Act as Tier 3 escalation for unresolved service disruptions.
  • Provide root-cause input and technical findings for incident reviews.
  • Maintain incident documentation and operational notes.
Change Enablement (Change Management)
  • Implement infrastructure changes using approved change processes.
  • Plan, test, document, and execute changes with rollback strategies.
  • Participate in change reviews and post-implementation validation.
Problem Management
  • Identify recurring incidents and system weaknesses.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent solutions.
  • Implement preventative measures to reduce incident volume and risk.
Information Security Management
  • Maintain secure configurations and monitoring controls.
  • Support audit evidence collection and compliance reporting.
  • Assist in risk identification, mitigation planning, and remediation tracking.
Service Configuration Management
  • Maintain accurate configuration documentation and system inventories.
  • Ensure infrastructure changes are reflected in documentation and diagrams.

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