Advanced Systems Administrator

Advanced Systems Administrator

Job no: 536638
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Information Technology
Department:14300000 - IT-ICT INFRA COMM TECHNOLOGY

Classification Title:
Systems Admin/Programmer IV

Classification Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a professional-level Advanced Systems Administrator to join Infrastructure & Communication Technology (ICT), a unit within UFIT.

This position is part of the ICT Collaboration Platforms Services team, which is responsible for administering a hybrid cloud/on-premises environment delivering Microsoft 365 (including Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams), Exchange, Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Dropbox, Google Workspace for Education, and Listserv to the UF community. This position is primarily focused on administering Microsoft 365 cloud-based applications and services, Active Directory, and Azure AD. The incumbent will work collaboratively with a team of administrators on the delivery of services, and provide excellent customer service to the UF community. The position will participate in medium to large scale projects affecting the entire University community.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Administer services such as M365 Admin Center, Exchange Online admin center, Defender, Intune, Teams, OneDrive
• Active Directory, AD DNS, Azure AD administration
• Scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Git
• General Windows Server administration

About UF Information Technology

Led by Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit ;br>
About the University of Florida

One of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee's salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary:
$90,000 - $105,000; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirements.

Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• M365 applications and services
• Active Directory, AD DNS, and Azure AD
• PowerShell scripting
• Git
• Intune
• Microsoft Defender for O365
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Mail flow concepts (Routing, DKIM, SPF)
• Exchange Online administration
• Windows Server administration

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

A Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 01 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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