1.0 FTE IT Systems Administrator

1.0 FTE IT Systems Administrator JobID: 12914 Position Type: Other/IT Systems AdministratorDate Posted: 10/29/2026Location: Information Technology Department Closing Date: 11/06/2026District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District Additional Information: Show/HidePosition/PCN: IT Support SpecialistPosition FTE: 1.0 FTE Information Technology-Systems AdministratorPay Grade: 15Starting Wage: $26.19Days Per Year: 260Shift hours: TBDClass Summary: Under limited supervision, consults with IT Administration, peers, and other stakeholders to analyze, design, and maintain the district's server and cloud infrastructure. Responsible for implementing, securing, and supporting a hybrid Active Directory environment, integrating on-premises servers with Microsoft cloud-based services including Azure, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Intune, and other modern platforms. Oversees mission-critical systems such as email, file and print services, virtualization, backups, and disaster recovery for the district. Distinguishing Characteristics: Duty No. Essential Duties Frequency Band/Grade1Implements and manages cloud and hybrid backup/disaster recovery solutions, including PaaS-based options, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.Weekly 2Assists with evaluation, recommendation and implementation of hardware and software for LAN/WAN use.Weekly 3Assists with management of projects fromthe initial preparation and planning of the project to the procurement and installation of equipment services.Daily 4Assists with planning, procurement, and deployment of new technologies and upgrades, from initial assessment through rollout.Weekly 5Performs daily monitoring and maintenance of systemsDaily 6Performs deployment and maintenance of virtual computing environmentsDaily 7Manages, implements, configures, and supports cloud-based services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra, Azure Stack, and Intune) to extend on-prem infrastructure into the cloud. Daily 8Administers and maintains on-premises and cloud-based Windows Servers, virtualization environments (e.g. Hyper-V/VMware), and associated core services, ensuring reliability and performance. Daily 9 Evaluates, pilots, and recommends emerging infrastructure technologies, including Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings, to enhance district operations. Weekly 10Other duties as assignedDaily Knowledge: Previous education training, work or life experience which provides reasonable evidence of successful performance of various tasks listed. Such experience may be evidenced by two to three years of progressively responsible experience in local area network analysis, design, installation, and support, three to five years of advanced technical support of microcomputer hardware, software and operations systems. In-depth knowledge of Windows Server administration, Active Directory (on-prem and Azure), Entra ID, and modern identity management practices. Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Azure Stack, and Microsoft 365 integration. Understanding of cloud-first technologies (Azure, Intune, PaaS offerings).Skills (position requirements at entry):Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and problem-solving abilitiesAble to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressureStrong self-motivation and ability to operate with limited supervisionCustomer-service orientedExperience and ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Training and Experience (position requirements at entry): Experience in concepts of the following: modern network architecture, network and server security, Storage-Area Network and computer virtualization. Experience with implementing, configuring and maintaining Windows Servers, Active Directory, Hypervisors, and enterprise cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure and Google GSuite Workspace. The following certifications or similar equivalents are preferred; Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or Hyper-V equivalent experience CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent), ITIL v4 Foundation (for process and change management familiarity. Bachelor's degree in related field or course work towards that degree is desirable.Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): Must have a valid Alaskan Driver's License. Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.