IT Microsoft Administrator

Description

The IT Microsoft Administrator reports to the Chief Technology Officer and will be responsible for managing and maintaining Microsoft technologies and platforms. Primary duties include overseeing Microsoft 365 (M365), SharePoint, and Windows server environments, and to ensure security, performance, and operational efficiency within the NNU networks. Key duties generally include managing user accounts, licenses, and permissions in Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Azure, administering and configuring core Microsoft services, implementing security and compliance policies, monitoring system infrastructure, designing and maintaining Active Directory environments, automating administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting, managing software installations and updates, and integrating applications into Single Sign-On (SSO) frameworks. The primary goal of the IT Microsoft Administrator is to ensure the smooth operation, security, and compliance of Microsoft systems supporting NNU’s IT needs. The administrator is a resource for fellow IT support personnel; is present for strategy sessions; and works closely with the Chief Technology Officer to accomplish campus-wide IT goals. 

This is a full-time, exempt position which reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer. This is an onsite position located in Nampa, Idaho. 

Essential Functions: 

• Drive the planning, design, implementation, organization and operation of the organization's system and network infrastructure
• Integrate SSO with externally hosted vendor applications
• Continually improve security and simplification of system resources
• Evaluate new technologies fulfilling the goals and needs of the systems of the University
• Create and manage the design and purchasing the University's Microsoft licensing
• Periodically test NNU’s disaster recovery plan as needed
• Responsible for the administration of cloud hosted Microsoft system integration
• Ensures software licensing compliance for all Microsoft software
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with, in agreement with, and able to represent the mission and lifestyle values of NNU to all constituencies
• Bachelor’s degree and progressive system and server administrator experience for 5 years
• Demonstrated attention to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information effectively both verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• High level of working knowledge, understanding, and troubleshooting network-based systems
• Microsoft Active Directory and Azure experience
• Knowledge of SharePoint infrastructure
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Windows (desktop and server)/UNIX/Linux/Mac OS
• Prioritizes projects and help requests accordingly and seeks best-practices and long-term solutions over temporary patches
• Remains calm and works competently in a dynamic and occasionally high-pressure environment
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays, and to share in the on-call responsibilities as required to support a 24/7 network environment
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to foster these skills in others
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time with or without accommodation
• Ability to use and view a computer screen for extended periods with or without accommodation
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized information system certifications 
• Previous experience managing Microsoft systems and Cloud based services
• Previous experience Single Sign On systems
• Previous experience managing large campus enterprise technology
• Project management experience (new construction, coordinating subcontractors, obtaining bids)

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant. Permanent personnel are eligible for a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, HSA, tuition benefits, annual leave, sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program. 

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).