SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting candidates for a Systems Administrator position.

A Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective provisioning, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure, including, but not exclusive to the following systems: Windows Servers both physical and VMware virtual machines, Linux based servers both physical and virtual, Active Directory including group policy, ChromeOS and Chromebooks. Ensures system hardware, operating systems, software systems and related procedures adhere to District standards.

The salary range is $77,803 - $112,061 (12 months/260 days)

This position may allow for a hybrid remote work schedule (work from home for a portion of the workweek) within the state of Wisconsin.

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire).

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

For further information or any questions, please call Aneesa Head, Office of Human Resources at (414) 475-8224 or email at muhammar@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in system administration, network administration and enterprise security management performing duties related to this position.
• Microsoft Certified Professional and/or Google Suite certification desired.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Configures server hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with district standards and project operational requirements.
• Support the District's Active Directory including group policy and user management.
• Work as part of a team of system administrators who each have different focuses and responsibilities but can backup and cover each other's areas.
• Assists internal and external customers to provide implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support for both new and existing systems and software applications.
• Implements security measures for access to District processing systems, including network, firewall, Active Directory servers and Windows and LINUX Operating Systems.
• Provide second tier support for District account creation and modifications including troubleshooting of directory services, batch processing of user accounts and importing account information from source systems.
• Assists with implementation of vendor-issued security software updates for network, server and software applications.
• Upgrades administrative tools and utilities. Configures and/or adds new services as necessary.
• Performs daily system monitoring, verifies the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviews system and application logs, and verifies completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
• Participates in product research and development of emerging technologies that may be used to enhance or replace existing systems.
• Performs regular file archival and purges as necessary.
• Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Repairs and recovers from hardware or software failures.
• Creates, verifies, and/or maintains documentation of assigned information systems including installation and configuration procedures.
• Performs ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Performs periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.
• Participation in systems on-call rotation
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.