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Stevenson University

Systems Administrator

🇺🇸 Owings Mills, MD

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $63K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Stevenson University is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role involves supporting and maintaining the University's physical security systems, including access control and video surveillance, along with implementing, optimizing, and supporting related software and hardware infrastructure. The Systems Administrator collaborates closely with Campus Safety and must be available for occasional work outside normal hours to address emergency outages.

Highlights
  • Serve as IT lead for access control and video surveillance systems.
  • Support software and hardware components of campus security infrastructure.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) and MS SQL Server.
  • Manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory in a multi-site environment.
  • Experience with VMware vSphere, Avigilon, Digital Watchdog, NVRs, and WinDSX is a plus.
  • Proficient with enterprise security best practices, backup technologies, and single sign-on integrations.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel between campuses.
  • Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field plus relevant experience or equivalent combination.
  • Anticipated salary range: $60,000-$63,000 annually.
  • Reports to Director, Network & Infrastructure in the Information Technology Department.

Systems Administrator Full Description

Systems Administrator
Posting Details
 Position Description 
Posting Number  | 201201470P
Position Title  | Systems Administrator
Department  | Information Technology
Position Summary  | The Systems Administrator will be a key team member responsible for supporting and maintaining the University’s physical security systems, including access control and video surveillance. This role is central to the implementation, maintenance, optimization, and support of the related software and hardware infrastructure. The position requires close collaboration with Campus Safety and a commitment to ensuring a secure and reliable environment. Due to the critical nature of these services, the role requires occasional work outside of standard hours and the ability to respond to emergency outages.

Education/Experience  | Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, combined with six months to one year of general IT experience or a relevant internship or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Active industry certifications are a definite.A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required; must be insurable and able to travel between physical campus sites.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability  | Proficient with Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019,2022 1 – 3 Years managing and troubleshooting Microsoft Active Directory Including: o Multi-Site Environmento Active Directory Securityo Account provisioning which includes and is not limited to users, groups, and workstations Experience with VMware vSphere or equivalent is a plus Experience with Avigilon and Digital Watchdog (or equivalent) is a plus Experience with NVRs Experience with WinDSX (or equivalent) is a plus Proficient with managing access control systems Experience with issue tracking/ticketing system Proficient with Enterprise Security Best Practices Proficient with Enterprise Backup Technologies Proficient with User Account Single Sign-On Integrations Proficient with Multi-tiered Application Architectures and Deployments Proficient with server virtualization technologies, principles and strategies. Proficient with writing and maintaining Technical Documentation and User Guides Ability to identify and adapt to skills including client support, training, resource and project management, administration and systems integration. Experience with Microsoft 365 Experience with multi-site, multi-data center architecture is a plus Familiarity with network switching, VLAN, and routing fundamentals Experience with formal change management control. Ability to troubleshoot and understand desktop support at a CompTIA A+ level is expected. A+ certification or introductory Microsoft certification is a plus A practical level of experience implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to travel between campuses.

Physical Requirements  | Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent Reaching, Standing, Walking, Keyboarding, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, and Hearing. Periodic Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, and Repetitive Motions. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection). Frequently subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Periodically subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Periodically subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Periodically subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. Periodically required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Essential Functions  | Serve as an IT lead for the University’s access control and video surveillance systems. Provide support for both the software and hardware components of the campus security infrastructure, working in close partnership with Campus Safety. Collaborate with Campus Safety team to identify, research, and propose new technologies, services, and/or products to enhance the functionality, and/or cost effectiveness of the University’s controlled access and security infrastructure. Install, configure, support and troubleshoot Windows server OS, including Server 2012, 2016, 2019 and 2022 Install, configure, support and troubleshoot MS SQL Server. Maintain other systems and services as needed. Maintain and improve the University’s enterprise systems to provide maximum performance and reliability. Collaborate with OIT staff on projects and initiatives. Provide support for critical systems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work independently and perform the highest quality work in support of critical applications.

Reports To  | Director, Network & Infrastructure
Quick Link for Posting  | https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/10726
 Posting Information 
Number of Available Positions  | 1
Work Location  | Owings Mills
Position Category  | Staff
Position Type  | Full-Time
Months/Year  | 12
Hrs/Week  | 40
Hrs/Year  | 2080
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date  |
Ending Date  |
FLSA  | Exempt
Payroll  | Biweekly
Hiring Salary Range  | Anticipated to be $60,000-$63,000
Benefits  | https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions  | Open to All Applicants
Posting Date  | 10/14/2025
Closing Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | No
EEO Statement  | EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
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Documents Needed to Apply
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  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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 Owings Mills, MD, 21117-7804
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