Director of System Administration Salary: $115,000 - $130,000Classification: Director of System AdministrationReports To: CIOThis is an in-person position on our Bremerton Campus. Olympic College is seeking to hire a full-time Exempt Director of System Administration. This lead position oversees the management, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring all systems' optimal performance, security, and availability. This role requires strong leadership to manage a team of system administrators, strategic planning to meet evolving business needs, and expert-level knowledge of system architecture and cloud infrastructure. The Director will collaborate with various departments to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure IT solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.Essential Functions
Lead the IT System Administration team in designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing all servers, networks, storage, and cloud services.
Develop and implement strategies for infrastructure growth, ensuring scalability and high availability to support organizational objectives.
Oversee the daily operations of IT systems, including server management, networking, virtualization, and storage solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and proactive issue resolution.
Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including backup solutions and regular testing.
Monitor system performance and security and ensure data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) compliance.
Lead projects integrating new technologies and systems, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Develop and manage the IT budget for system administration, balancing cost control with the need for innovation and system improvements.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT systems meet business needs and provide technical expertise for cross-departmental projects.
Implement security measures to safeguard critical IT systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
Maintain and enforce system use, data access, and security policies.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, fostering growth, training, and high performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in IT system administration, with at least five years in a leadership or managerial role.
Proven experience with large-scale IT infrastructure, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), cloud services (e.g., AWS, Entra), and enterprise-level storage solutions.
Expertise in cybersecurity protocols, with hands-on experience in threat detection and incident response.
Experience implementing automation and orchestration tools for infrastructure management, improving efficiency, and reducing manual intervention.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator/Architect
Certified Information Technology Manager (CITM)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Additional Information
Terms of Employment
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.This is a full-time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following.Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.Conditions of EmploymentPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read ourEquity Statement). All applicants are required tosubmit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:Olympic College Online ApplicationResumeCover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.EEO StatementOlympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies:HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
