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Specialist II: Systems Administrator

Irvine Unified School District

Full-time

Irvine, CA

Job description

Job Title: Systems Administrator (Specialist II)
Location: Irvine, CA | Full-Time
Salary: $91,680 – $114,240 annually
Application Deadline: August 18, 2025

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Support Schools. Strengthen Systems. Grow Your Career.

The Irvine Unified School District (IUSD) is looking for a talented and resourceful Systems Administrator to join our Network Services team. If you're passionate about technology, education, and service—and want to make a real impact—this could be the role for you.

As a key member of our 70+ person Technology Department, you’ll support critical systems that power one of California’s highest-performing school districts.

What You’ll Do:

In this role, you'll support and manage vital infrastructure and user platforms, including:

  • Active Directory & Domain Controllers
  • Office 365 / Microsoft Exchange
  • Hyper-V virtualization
  • Device management systems (Intune, SCCM)
  • Security and endpoint protection tools
  • User account systems & automation (Okta)
  • Cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, GCP, AWS)

You’ll work closely with skilled engineers, technicians, and school-based support staff in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values both technical excellence and customer service.

Ideal Candidates Are:

  • Collaborative team players with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Clear communicators who are proactive and responsive
  • Creative, detail-oriented problem-solvers who enjoy learning
  • Calm and capable under pressure when resolving issues
  • Organized and dependable—able to meet critical deadlines
  • Motivated by technology’s power to support learning and community

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • 2+ years in network or systems administration
  • Experience with tools such as:
  • Active Directory, SCCM, GPO, SSO
  • Endpoint management & protection solutions
  • Hyper-V or other virtualization platforms
  • Cloud-based systems (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • PowerShell or other scripting language
  • Automation tools

Why Work at IUSD?

  • Be part of a top-tier public school district with a mission-driven culture
  • Join a collaborative IT team that values innovation and growth
  • Enjoy full-time benefits, paid holidays, and CalPERS retirement contributions

Flexible work environment, including partial remote work opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,640.00 - $9,520.00 per month

Security clearance:

  • Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Irvine, CA 92604 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Irvine, CA 92604: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person