Systems Administrator

Are you passionate about IT and eager to grow your skills in systems administration? Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we encourage you to apply! This full-time, categorically funded, twelve (12) months per year, ***on-site and in-person*** **Systems Administrator** position designs, deploys, secures, integrates, tests, monitors and manages the District’s physical and virtual server infrastructure and operations that support the District’s enterprise-wide network and telecommunication infrastructure; performs day-to-day systems administration tasks and works closely with Network Administrators and the Web Systems Administrator to ensure optimal system speed, security, performance and reliability; and performs related duties as assigned. This role covers technologies such as virtual server hypervisors, cloud-hosted platforms, identity management, and a variety of security solutions that keep our environment running smoothly and safely. You don’t need to be an expert on day one. While experience with server administration, virtualization, and cybersecurity are a strong plus, they are not required. We’re committed to supporting your growth and giving you opportunities to build new skills on the job. **Concerned that you might not be qualified? We are searching for a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a strong work ethic and unwavering integrity. Our ideal candidate possesses excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop effective, innovative solutions. We value proactive individuals who are enthusiastic about learning new technologies, resourceful in navigating challenges, and committed to delivering high-quality results.This is a dynamic position in an inclusive environment with plenty of room to expand into adjacent technologies and systems. If you're curious, motivated, and ready to build your career in IT, we’d love to hear from you!** Cabrillo College is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time! The **ideal** candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 10,500+ students per term. As of 2025 Academic Year, 71% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (49%), Multi Ethnic (20%), Asian (1%), Black Non-Hispanic (<1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native(<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. **ATTENTION APPLICANTS** - **Interviews for this position will *only* take place IN-PERSON at our Aptos Campus.** - **At the time of appointment for this position, Cabrillo College requires all employees to maintain and permanently reside in the state of California.** - **This position is primarily ON CAMPUS AND IN-PERSON at our Aptos Campus, with potential for occasional remote work.** - **Cabrillo College is unable to sponsor work visas.** **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:** **Starting Salary Range:** **$7,970** **to $9,226** **per month**; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7, maximum initial salary step placement on the [classified salary schedule](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wb0ePwc1uLxY7c6IzvVC-esGnHjZwW-r/view) is step 4. Full-time (40 hours per week) assignment, 12 months per year. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with evenings and weekends as required**.** Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such contribute 8% of their monthly salary…