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University of Dayton Research Institute · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Administrator

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking a skilled System Analyst & Team Lead to oversee the design, modernization, and operation of its enterprise infrastructure. This role involves leading a technical team to ensure the reliability, security, and compliance of mission-critical systems including Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as team lead for a group of 3–4 IT staff, including system administrators and helpdesk personnel

Architect, administer, and modernize Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 GCC High environments

Manage virtualization platforms including Hyper-V, VM lifecycle, performance, and capacity planning

Oversee enterprise server operations including patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, and automation

Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational standards

Collaborate with cybersecurity to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and DoD requirements

Lead advanced troubleshooting, incident response, and Tier 3 escalation support

Evaluate emerging Microsoft and on-premises technologies to drive modernization and reliability

Collect and translate business requirements into secure and scalable system designs

Qualification

Windows Server AdministrationActive DirectoryMicrosoft 365 GCC HighHyper-VSecurity+ CertificationNIST SP 800-171PowerShell AutomationLeadershipTechnical DocumentationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field and three years of relevant experience

Active Security+ certification or ability to obtain within first six months of employment

Five or more years of experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO, and enterprise Microsoft systems

Experience with virtualization platforms (Hyper-V preferred)

Strong understanding of Windows hardening, identity, authentication, and hybrid architecture

Experience implementing or supporting NIST SP 800-171 or similar federal cybersecurity frameworks

Excellent communication and technical documentation skills

Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. person (i.e., a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee)

Valid driver's license and low-risk driving record