Job Details
Job Title: Senior System Administrator
Department: Infrastructure & Network Services
Work Location: Main Campus
Duties:
Under direction, the Senior System Administrator is responsible for reviewing the design, installation, maintenance, training, and support of Windows servers and database functions, hardware and software used to support the college’s systems. The Senior System Administrator is responsible for the following. Other duties may be assigned. The Senior System Administrator is dedicated to learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and…
lifelong learning.
Summary
- Administration and support of data flows between enterprise systems as well as contributing to the development and operation of those integrations.
- Pre-installation activities of purchased software and vendor releases while also establishing software standards, conducting capacity planning, and managing system resource allocation for institutional products.
- Ensuring security and integrity of all operating system software and related applications. Analyzes production issues, identifies root causes and provides recommendations for operational improvements.
- Responsible for administration of all MS-SQL databases associated with the college’s business systems including performing full DBA functions and maintaining database authority.
- Responsible for administration of cloud-based identity and access management services. Responsible for ADFS, Azure Entra ID SSO, and AD integration with all other systems at the college.
- Responsible for the administration and operational support of the college’s bookstore point-of-sale system, SAS application, and Business Intelligence and Reporting systems.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required. Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in IT required. Experience with MS-SQL Administration. MS-SQL certification and Azure and Windows certification.
Please ensure you have a minimum of three years of (full-time equivalent) experience outlined in your resume and application.
Qualifications: In addition to the above requirements,
- Must have demonstrated analytical ability to logically approach applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Windows-based enterprise operating systems and related network services.
- Demonstrated knowledge in ADFS and integration techniques; identities management in Azure AD; integrating third party applications with Azure Intra ID SSO; MS-SQL database administration.
- Knowledge of PowerShell scripting and Python; hybrid IT infrastructure; provisioning SQL databases in Azure; Hyper-V and SAN technologies; database design and information retrieval techniques; Linux and monitoring tools (such as Nagios and Grafana).
- Basic Knowledge of SharePoint Administration, both on-premise and online; Azure infrastructure administration; SAS, SAP BO, PBIRS and reporting solutions; POS systems and their integration with third-party applications.
- Self-starter with strong aptitude for adapting to technological changes and learning new platforms.
- Above average communication skills.
Position Status: Full Time
Hours: General Hours – Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Primarily on-site. Alternative hybrid work arrangement/remote days may be available. On-call 24/7 for emergencies. Must be a resident of IL/IN or reciprocal state. Sponsorship is not available.
Salary/Wage: $70,075-$90,000 plus exceptional benefits
Hourly/Salary: Salaried
Benefits: FT Professionals
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Life insurance, Optional life
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tuition waiver
- SURS Retirement plan
- Vacation Days
- Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Personal days
- Bereavement days
- Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits for this position: Benefit Highlights Benefit Guide-Details
Review of Applications Begins: 07/20/2026
Posting Number: AP00578P
Open Date: 07/06/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit all required documentation. Upon successful completion, you will receive a confirmation email. For questions, contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708-974-5704.
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.
The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.
Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel.
Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.
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