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Closing Date: 01/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Senior Systems Administrator

Working Title

Recruitment Limits

Location District

Pay Information

Range 8 ($8,942.49 – $14,566.37) per month based on the 2024 Supervisory & Professional Administrators’ Association (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/employee%20relations/Salary%20Schedules/Supervisory%20&%20Professional%20Employees) .

+ Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook.

+ This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime.

+ A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment.

The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-relations/collective-bargaining-agreements.aspx) , and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number: 00120659

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Position Type Classified

Bargaining Unit Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association

Range 8

Department Information Technology

The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Administrator to manage our Oracle Red Hat Linux and Oracle Cloud Interface servers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration within a higher education environment, with a focus on optimizing performance, enhancing security, and ensuring the reliability of our systems.

Classification Description

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/HumanResources/classification/descriptions/Supervisory%20-%20Professional/Senior%20Systems%20Administrator.pdf) for description.

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Desired Qualifications

* 5+ years of experience in systems administration, particularly with Oracle Red Hat Linux and OCI servers.

* Proven experience in managing and deploying cloud-based solutions within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

* Proficiency in Oracle Red Hat Linux server administration, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.

* Experience with OCI services, including compute, storage, networking, and security configurations.

* Knowledge of scripting languages like bash.

* Experience with backup and recovery solutions, performance monitoring tools, and system optimization techniques in Linux Environment.

* Familiarity with applying patches and updates in environments like PeopleSoft and Oracle Fusion Applications.

* Knowledge of System and User security ,DR processes, Azure, SSO Configuration and Automated File Transfer.

* Experience managing technical projects.

* Experience working with external contractors and vendors like Oracle.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

+ Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;

+ Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;

+ Resume; AND ,

+ Three (3) professional references listed within the online application.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

+ Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

+ Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

+ Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

+ Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND ,

+ Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents

* $100,000 group term life insurance

* 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off

* Tuition reimbursement

* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)

* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%

Posting Number CL01862

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