Systems Administrator I

Systems Administrator I

Salary

$47,817.00 - $60,417.00 Annually

Location

Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

2026-00280

Unit

IT-Technical Operations

Department

System Services

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

For part-time/adjunct faculty only:

N/A (not a PT faculty role)

Projected average hours of work per week:

40 (full-time)

• Description
• Benefits
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General Function

The Systems Administrator I will provide entry-level system support including, planning, deploying, troubleshooting and maintenance in all aspects of the infrastructure environment. The Systems Administrator I will be required to perform entry level to mid-level technical and administrative tasks. This candidate will be performing duties within the scope of Central Piedmont's policy and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the security and efficiency of IT infrastructure
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues
• Collecting and analyzing data to forecast infrastructure system needs before issues arise
• Identifying issues and implementing plans for remediation before the issues negatively impact the business.
• Performing Active Directory Administration tasks
• Performing Software Updates (Windows and other 3rd party software)
• Installing and configuring software and hardware on physical and virtual systems
• The ability to read and write instructions, see, hear, operate a computer, comprehend, and then carry out directives when instructed
• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position
• The ability to work on-site
• Predictable, reliable, and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in IT or related field or higher
• At least 2 years of experience in the Information Technology field
• Industry certifications that demonstrate proficiency with Enterprise I.T. Infrastructure such as Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, etc.
• Certifications relevant to the items in Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics are preferred.
• ITIL Foundation certification is required (or should be obtained within 9 months of appointment).

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Proficient with Computer and Server Operating Systems in a virtual machine environment
• Proficient with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of virtual computer systems
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows Server Operating Systems
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Active Directory
• Extensive knowledge and experience with storage, virtual machines or Cisco UCS equipment
• Monitoring, working tickets in the ticketing system and seeing them through to completion
• 'How to' documentation of Infrastructure procedures
• Handling emergent issues as they arise
• Server setup, deployment and maintenance
• Windows workstation and server patching
• Office 365 administration and maintenance
• Storage Administration
• VMWare Administration
• Citrix Server Administration
• Backup and Data Retention activities
• Assisting vendors and other 3rd parties with implementation of any professional service installations

Working Conditions:

This position is full-time.

Occasional after-hour and weekend support may be necessary.

Central Piedmont is happy offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to full-time employees including:

• health care
• dental
• vision
• retirement and supplemental retirement
• flexible spending accounts (dependent care and health)
• life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program (for employee and family)
• short-term and long-term disability
• free parking
• holidays (12 + 2 necessity days)
• vacation (120 hours per year to start)
• sick leave (96 hours per year)
• personal days (2 days)
• voluntary shared leave
• paid parental leave (4 to 8 weeks)
• bereavement leave
• longevity pay

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page to see the Summary of Benefits.

01

Do you have an Associate Degree in IT or related field or higher?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 2 years of experience in the Information Technology field

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any industry certifications that demonstrate proficiency with Enterprise I.T. Infrastructure such as Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, etc.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that ITIL Foundation certification is required (or should be obtained within 9 months of appointment).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Central Piedmont Community College

Address 1201 Elizabeth Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204

Phone 7043306631

Website http://www.cpcc.edu