Server & Virtualization Administrator

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
SERVER & VIRTUALIZATION ADMINISTRATOR

Position Status
Full Time

Classification Title
Professional-12 m

Work Location
Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary

The Server and Virtualization Administrator will implement, manage, and support server and virtualization technologies. This role involves monitoring, managing, optimizing, updating, backing up, and securing the server and virtualization infrastructure, operating systems, server tools, and server-side applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and two years of relevant work experience, or five years of IT infrastructure administration experience
• Experience in server management in a physical and virtual environment including VMware, Windows Server, Linux, and related systems
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver License, good driving record, and insurability on Midland College's insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications
• Five years of server management experience in a physical and virtual environment including VMware, AWS, Azure, Windows Server, Linux and related systems
• Five years of network administration experience, involving server configuration, upgrading, and patch management
• Two years of experience in managing a VOIP phone system
• Two years of experience in information technology security

Essential Functions

• Focus on customer service
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows and Linux), including VMware or other virtualization platforms, to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security
• Manage virtual machine deployments, migrations, and configurations, ensuring efficient resource allocation and high availability
• Perform off-hours patching as necessary, along with quarterly maintenance patching
• In conjunction with the IT security team, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of data
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage backup operations and ensure data recovery processes are effective and tested regularly
• Proactively monitor system performance and capacity planning to scale resources as needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for server setups, configurations, and procedures
• Ensure all server operations comply with the college policies, state regulations, and other relevant standards
• Lead or assist in IT projects that involve server infrastructure, including hardware upgrades or software deployments
• Assist in managing other networking equipment, such as wireless communications, security cameras, and emergency notification systems
• Assist with and support on-prem and cloud-based enterprise produces
• Assist with and support applications
• Participates in incident response activities, including containment, investigation, and recovery
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Frequent communication with others, exchanging accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder up to 30 feet tall to service IT equipment
• Flexibility to work both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Move frequently between the office and other locations on or off campus
• Occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

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Pay Statement
Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P01348S2016

Open Date
04/09/2025

Position Available
Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application, resume, and transcripts (if applicable.) Unofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application. NOTE: Official transcripts sent directly from the institution(s) attended to Midland College Human Resources are required within 30 days of hire (if applicable). If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days

EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.