Job Details

California State University, Sacramento
  • Position Number: 5138881
  • Location: Sacramento , CA
  • Position Type: Business - Information Systems and Technology


Cloud & Systems Security Administrator

Job No: 537598
Work Type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Working Title: Cloud & Systems Security Administrator

Classification Title: Operating Systems Analyst - Career

Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, April 9th @ 11:55pm PDT

Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary
This position is a member of the System Operations team and works closely with information security and the ITC technical communities to provide Microsoft 365 and Windows system and security support. Responsible for maintaining and supporting the privileged access workstation environment for secure access to Active Directory. Participates and contributes to projects involving cross-functional teams to support university goals and objectives related to the architecture and administration of Windows and infrastructure related applications and systems.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,000 per month - $8,400 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,912 per month - $12,124 per month

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Salary Grade/Range: 2

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Other hours as required.

Telecommuting Options:

Full telecommuting (remote work) is available, on an opt-in basis, after successful completion of a hybrid onboarding period (remote and in-person work).

Please visit the following webpage for more information on the CSU Telecommuting Program: https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/telecommuting-program.html.

Per our Out of State Employment Policy (see below), a successful candidate must reside within the State of California upon time of hire.

Department Information

Who is IRT?
Information Resources & Technology (IRT) partners with faculty, staff, and students to provide essential information technology services that support mission critical activities and innovative technology solutions that facilitate the accomplishment of strategic campus goals at Sacramento State.

For more information, please visit: www.csus.edu/irt

Minimum Qualifications

To enter this classification, a basic foundation of knowledge and skills in operating systems programs, maintenance, and systems administration features is a prerequisite. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent technical training and/or experience. Foundation knowledge and skills for the Operating Systems Analyst include a working knowledge of the assigned computer operating systems, systems analysis, and systems-level programming

Required Qualifications
  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  2. Applied knowledge, skills, and ability to perform systems administration duties including the ability to design, install, configure, support, and troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows operating system.
  3. Ability to perform system and security administration duties on Cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Azure, including third-party applications.
  4. Strong technical, analysis, debugging, and problem-resolution skills.
  5. Excellent listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  6. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and on-call based on 24x7x365 business operational needs.
  7. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment
  • Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications
  1. Thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows server and Active directory components (including replication, operations master roles, etc.) with at least 3 years of experience supporting AD controllers and Windows servers, along with related components, in an enterprise setting of +100 servers.
  2. Solid experience with application and system performance monitoring, analysis, and optimization.
  3. Strong understanding of network security, application and security certificate management, OS hardening and data encryption, vulnerability detection and mitigation.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members, communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  5. Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of new technology and enhance or replace legacy systems with new tools and techniques.
  6. Ability to automate common system administration and management tasks through Windows PowerShell or other CLIs or programming languages.
  7. Ability to use good judgment to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
Documents Needed to Apply
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

"As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement." As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.


Advertised: March 26, 2024 (10:30 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/537598/cloud-systems-security-administrator





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