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Salary: $78,000.00 - $85,800.00 Annually Location : Auraria Campus, CO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2020-00838 Division: Administrative Services Department: Information Technology Services Opening Date: 10/01/2025 Position Type: Administrative/Technical/Professional Purpose/Summary Applications received by October 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, as the position will remain open until filled. Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds. GENERAL SUMMARY To setup, configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot all hardware and software utilized at the Community College of Denver. Work with other IT staff to develop proper procedures for server, storage, and network management. Produce and review documentation including disaster recovery planning, network diagramming, project details, and identity/account management. Provide support for CCD's Apple and Windows environments and infrastructure. Serve as a resource for other IT staff for general consultation and assistance. Configure, monitor, and develop best practice guidelines for backup systems and data retention. Assist in planning, evaluating, and making recommendations for server, storage, network, and system upgrades to senior staff. Utilize security and network systems monitoring and metrics to report infrastructure behavior and growth recommendations. Duties and Responsibilities The systems administrator will be responsible for configuring, managing, monitoring, and maintaining our file share infrastructure built on Lenovo Think Space servers and backed up to a Dell Data Domain appliance using Veeam. This requires thorough understanding of file share configuration, Active Directory (AD) permissions, and network configuration. It will also require familiarity with backup maintenance and industry best practices. The systems administrator will be part of a team that is responsible for setting up, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting our Cisco network infrastructure including core, edge, and distribution switches, wireless access points, and security appliances at all CCD locations. The job requires significant knowledge of the Cisco and Meraki family of products. A working knowledge of LAN and WAN routing and switching concepts/functionality on an Ethernet network is essential. CCNA or advanced is preferred. The systems administrator will be part of a team responsible for the configuration and deployment of Apple devices using the JAMF management platform. A working knowledge of the software and hardware processes used by Apple is preferred. The systems administrator is responsible for setup, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of any LAN/SAN/WAN technologies or similar which currently includes a fiber channel directly attached system. A working knowledge of these technologies is thus needed and/or an ability to plan for any changes or upgrades to this system. The systems administrator is responsible for creating and maintaining documentation involving all the above technologies and/or any other systems that may be added, configured, modified, etc. as part of duties listed above or below. The systems administrator is a resource to faculty and IT especially regarding general IT support related to above areas or more, if needed. The systems administrator position bridges many of the jobs that, in a larger environment, are done by several individuals. This person must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills (required) and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a highly motivated and dedicated team environment. The systems administrator must work at times with high-level support from Cisco, Microsoft, and other major product vendor engineers. The systems administrator will be needed at times to be able to recommend and/or select specific equipment needed for IT systems modifications incl. cabling, switches, security devices, system software, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education:(Minimum/Required) Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the industry. Experience:(Minimum/Required) 4 years network experience in a computer-related field with at least 4 years of education in IT coursework. Proven ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and deliver results. Experience working in SAN/Blade/Virtual JAMF server environments. Windows Server 2019/2022/2025 domain environment, Microsoft Active Directory (or Azure Active Directory), Apple/JAMF, dual factor authentication, firewalls, DNS, Cisco switching/routing and LAN/WAN Wifi, skills. Solid research and troubleshooting skills for above. Experience working onsite with students and faculty customers and working as part of a team. Licensure/Certification : Some certification from Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (365, Azure, Security Practices), or Comp TIA (Network+, Security+, Tech+) is preferred. Equipment Used: All above plus network troubleshooting and miscellaneous hand tools and meters. Supplemental Information Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs, and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: SELECTION PROCESS Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above. Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes: • Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page • Cover Letter • Resume • References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references • Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable • *All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts • **Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency. For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under "student's right to know": CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042. Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for Retirement CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

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