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At a Glance! Lower Columbia College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable IT System Administrator to join our dynamic Information Technology (IT) team! Our IT team is a diverse group of professionals with a range of backgrounds, all working together to support the college’s mission and vision by providing secure and efficient IT services across campus.
We are looking for someone with strong troubleshooting and customer service skills and an understanding of IT infrastructure and operating systems. The System Administrator must excel in collaboration, communication, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. In this position, you will assist in maintaining, modifying, upgrading, testing, and deploying both physical and virtualized server infrastructure to ensure system reliability, continuity, and resilience for critical business applications.
Additionally, this role will support the planning, development, implementation, troubleshooting, and documentation of solutions for databases, data acquisition, storage, and retrieval. Security is a top priority at Lower Columbia College, and this role will assist the IT security team to ensure campus-wide compliance with state and institutional IT security policies and procedures.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: LCC celebrates and embraces diversity, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.
Please note that there will be a 3% COLA applied to the posted salary range effective July 1, 2025. This position is classified as an IT System Administration - entry level under Washington State Classification Specifications. The typical schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some overtime may be needed. The IT System Admin reports to the Director of IT. In-person work is required.
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Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
Server and Infrastructure Maintenance
- Assist with performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization to ensure high availability of critical systems.
- Monitor and troubleshoot system availability, and maintain system configurations.
- Help develop capacity plans for current and future system needs.
- Manage user accounts, network rights, and access to systems.
- Research and recommend future system resources and technology.
- Assist with system automation for rapid deployment and scaling.
- Manage data center hosting/cloud providers for backup services.
Database and Data Management
- Assist with database development, installation, and implementation.
- Recover data in case of hardware/software failures.
- Provide recommendations for database technologies and performance optimizations.
- Monitor and tune database performance, including backups and recovery.
- Help design and maintain data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
- Install and configure database management software.
System Security
- Assist with securing network systems and monitoring data access.
- Contribute to disaster recovery and incident response planning.
- Help develop and update IT security standards and communicate threats to the community.
- Monitor and assist with cybersecurity training and awareness.
- Scan, organize, and archive department documents while handling confidential information.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field; OR three years of relevant experience in an enterprise IT environment
- Ability to communicate clearly in all written and verbal interactions
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and actively contributes as a member of working teams to achieve results
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure
- Knowledge of a variety of desktop and server operating systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Project Management
- One year of experience supporting Microsoft Active Directory environment
- Experience supporting Apple equipment in a network environment
- Experience administering and working in Unix/Linux environments
- Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- SaaS/IaaS/Cloud based experience
- Audio Visual equipment installation and maintenance, including servers and networking components
The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet exactly what's listed. With questions about qualifications, feel free to reach out to our HR team.
Supplemental Information
How to apply:
An online application must be completed at the link above for consideration. Once you have navigated to the LCC Employment page, click “Apply” at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):
- Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
- Resume
- References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
- Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Lower Columbia College Human Resources
For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at .
Anticipated Start Date
LCC offers two start dates for new employees - the 1st and 16th or the closest working day.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.
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- The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit .
- The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see .
Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at .
Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our .
Conditions of Employment
- If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to the WFSE HE collective bargaining agreement.
- The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.
- If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish, you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5% assignment pay.