Systems Administrator

Orangewood Foundation•Santa Ana, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Systems Administrator oversees the day-to-day management and general business operation of the IT infrastructure for both Orangewood Foundation and Samueli Academy. This includes the administration, supervision, maintenance, troubleshooting, analysis, development, and upgrading of hardware, software, network, internet, database, end user devices, security systems, and SaaS solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Microsoft MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator), AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), CCNA, or CompTIA Security+ certifications strongly preferred.
2+ years of experience in Systems Administration.
3+ years of experience in IT Support.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune MDM.
Experience with Windows Server and its related components (DHCP, DNS, AD, etc).
Knowledge of server virtualization technology and backups.
Strong knowledge of security, data backup, and disaster recovery.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco network equipment.
Experience with Check Point firewall administration a plus.
Experience with Powershell or other scripting languages a plus.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Comfortable presenting oneself in community settings.
Experience working in a regulated industry (HIPAA, PCI, etc.) a plus.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance.
Pre-employment screenings include criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification.
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Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
Enjoys working directly with youth, volunteers, community partners, etc.
Passion for and enjoys working directly with TAY population.
Able to work independently and proactively resolve issues as they arise.
Able to remain flexible, innovative, and adaptive to change.
Desire to learn and implement new technology.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance, configuration, development, upgrade, and operation of virtual server environment and corporate network.
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, assessing impact of issues, and communicating with affected users.
Oversee the imaging and deployment of devices to staff and students.
Manage, administer, and supervise SaaS platforms used internally including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Egnyte, Google Workspace, and others.
Advise other members of the IT Department to serve the needs of staff, faculty, and students across seven sites and two datacenters.
Administration of Dialpad cloud phone system and physical security infrastructure, including video surveillance and access control systems.
Administer and maintain Check Point firewall infrastructure and related network security policies.
Manage email security platforms, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Entra ID conditional access policies.
Occasionally provide helpdesk support for onsite staff and end users as needed.