Location: SAN ANTONIO, TX Category: Staff Full Time Posted On: Fri Aug 29 2025 Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Network & Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, door access control, and related infrastructure at the San Antonio facility. This position will ensure system integrity, availability, and security, as well as manage email resources for the university. The position will mostly support the velocity access control system and maintain a student lab environment in Vsphere. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting various virtual servers (add remove accounts, troubleshoot issues) under supervision of senior system admins. This position reports to the Director of Systems Administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Intermediate knowledge of current Microsoft Windows Server systems administration, including the application of security controls and the configuration and troubleshooting of network communications.
• Intermediate knowledge of server virtualization and storage area networking technologies; VMware experience preferred.
• Knowledge of physical security design and best practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory management and group policy administration
• Knowledge in TCP/IP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP and RADIUS and other authentication protocols
• Ability to collaborate with consultants, vendors, and peers as a team player who can build strong relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and to maneuver in cramped spaces where equipment may be located.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to accomplish essential functions, or to respond to emergencies.
• Baseline knowledge and at least a couple years of windows server support along with virtual machine support via Vsphere.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires bachelor’s degree or 4 years of higher education, preferably in a computer-related field; two years of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of higher education.
• Requires five years of work experience in Windows Server administration
• Two years of experience managing SAN hardware and virtual servers and/or three years of experience managing a Microsoft Exchange environment preferred.
• Experience managing a Microsoft IIS or Apache server preferred.
• Two years of experience managing a Microsoft SQL or MySQL server preferred. Experience may be served concurrently.
  Additional Information:
  Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
  OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
  Our Lady of the Lake University uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verif

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under General supervision, manage provisioning, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of servers and server-based resources in physical, virtual, and hosted settings. Install, test, modify, monitor, and maintain service and application server systems, software, and hardware. Create PowerShell scripts for automation as needed. Troubleshoot server network services, connectivity problems, including hardware and software configurations. Oversee the organizational directory structure and entries within Active Directory (30%)
• Under Senior Systems Administrator supervision, manage door access control system for the enterprise, which includes but is not limited to: maintaining badging access lists, maintaining and updating related servers. Manages physical door access controllers, gateways, and door components. Manage and maintain video surveillance system, working with infrastructure team to install, configure, and replace surveillance cameras as needed. (35%)
• Monitor server and network resources and take corrective action as indicated and/or notify the appropriate individual as required. Responsible for daily backup scheduling of all ITS physical and virtual servers and for restoration of data to those systems as needed. Monitor and maintain SAN nodes and blade servers. (15%)
• Assist CS department with Virtual lab environment including administration support, maintenance, and optimization of networking lab virtual environments. (15%)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in developing instructional guides and maintaining web site information for Infrastructure Services related web pages. (3%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned. (2%)
  Job Requirements: