Enterprise Systems Administrator

School District No. 35 (Langley)

Enterprise Systems Administrator - IT (Exempt)

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students? Are you passionate about using your knowledge, skills, and influence to help enhance the tech infrastructure and systems of a fast-growing organization? School District No. 35 (Langley) is looking for a talented Enterprise Systems Administrator (Exempt) to oversee the District's Enterprise servers and a team of school-based IT Support Techs. This team works collaboratively to maintain the integrity and security of sensitive data and to maintain a positive learning environment for all students and staff.

Who We Are

The Langley School District is situated on the traditional unceded territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations. We are an innovative, inspiring, and unified learning community committed to our Core Values: Integrity, Courage, Excellence, and Community. Our District mission is to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and to create a positive legacy for the future. This mission is demonstrated both in and out the classroom. We offer a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff in 31 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 Secondary schools which are home to over 26,000 students. Our District celebrates diversity and fosters a nurturing and inclusive culture. We care deeply about our students and staff, and prioritize health, safety, and mental wellness through various initiatives in the District.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager – Security & Infrastructure, this role oversees and maintains Microsoft Enterprise products and Microsoft M365 infrastructure. The incumbent understands and communicates new software releases, system upgrades and keeps abreast of new developments and standards in the field of IT. Through this work, the Enterprise Systems Administrator will be executing projects that have a direct impact on students, staff, and the community, and will leave a legacy for future generations.

Core Responsibilities

• End Point and Identify Management
• Entra/Azure
• Active Directory
• Rapid Identity
• MDM (Intune/SCCM/Jamf): Manage system
• End Point Patch Management
• Microsoft 365
• Sharepoint
• One Drive
• MS Teams
• Exchange: Mailbox Management/Public Folder
• Licensing Management
• Information Security
• Exchange: Quarantine Management
• Entra: Identity Protection
• Entra: End Point Protection
• Incident Response
• Infrastructure (Physical and Cloud)
• Cluster Management: Configuration and continuous operation
• Hypervisor Management
• Hardware Management: Patch Management
• Backup and DR
• Evergreen planning (server infrastructure)
• Azure Resources Management
• Documentation
• Oversee vendor's as built documentation
• Maintain appropriate documentation lifecycle: collaborate with TSS3 to maintain documentation of critical infrastructure
• Training of other technical staff
• Provide training on Pro-D if required
• And any additional tasks assigned by Manager or changes in business requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or significant related experience in Windows Server and Microsoft 365 in a medium or large size organization. Certifications in other Microsoft Enterprise products would be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of Information Technology in areas of Infrastructure and Enterprise product support.
• Strong understanding and utilization of scription (MS PowerShell, SQL) and other automation tools.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security principles and operations.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Proven ability to lead a team of technology professionals.
• Strong understanding of management principles, practices, and procedures in a unionized environment.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment, be self-motivated and self-directed with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively deal with technical and non-technical users in a calm, user-friendly and tactful manner.
• A Valid BC Driver's License and reliable transportation to get to school sites around the District.