"System Administrator"

System Administrator

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $61,405.00 - $68,072.00 Annually

Job Type: Administrative Full Time

Job Number: 2511 A 042

Location: Wharton, TX

Department: Vice Pres of Information Technology Area

Closing: 1/9/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The System Administrator directs operations, equipment and facilities for the College's Management Information System (MIS). The position is responsible for the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of hardware and software necessary to support the college Management Information System. Responsibilities include Windows and Unix/Linux servers support, infrastructure planning and design, capacity planning, client interface, storage administration, security incident prevention and response. The responsibilities will also include installation of hardware and software, analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information system or related field) or four years of full-time work experience in information technology, MIS management, database applications, or other system management, preferably in a college environment. Experience working with Ellucian Banner and related applications is a plus. Experience supporting remote sites is a plus. Experience with the following operating systems and software is preferable: Unix/ Linux, all versions of Windows OS Servers, SQL Server, MySQL, SQL/Plus, electronic document management systems, Microsoft Active Directory, Domain Name Service, the Microsoft Office Suite of Programs, Apache web server, Tomcat servlet engine. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information system or related field), if applicable.
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcjc/jobs/5158964/system-administrator