Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students.
We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a
Top Ten Best Places to Work!
TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more.
Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!
About You
As a Systems Administrator II you have primary responsibility for technical duties to ensure continuity of technology services by providing system administration, technical monitoring, planning, applications development support, systems utilities, and systems security administration. In addition, project coordination is also necessary to implement and tune software and hardware products and resolve technical problems on multiple platforms.
A Typical Day
- Responsible for user account creation and maintenance with a focus on security and accuracy.
- Creates and maintains thorough descriptive system documentation, which may include project plans, network diagrams, models, program specifications, and internal program documentation.
- Works independently and with the team to install, maintain and perform upgrades to network and operating systems, communications software, internet, and other infrastructure related systems and platforms. Research, plans, and applies required system and software patches and service packs as necessary.
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How You’ll Make An Impact
- Works with the Information Security Manager in coordinating security needs. This includes responding to security alerts from the managed security operation center.
- Monitors and supports third-party local and SAAS security-related applications and services such as O365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security, Defender ATP, and others.
- Meets independently and as required with software and system vendors to discuss problems and to keep current with the latest developments in the field.
- Serves as an escalation resource to Information Center technicians as needed.
- Designs, coordinates, and performs system backups and data recovery on assigned platforms.
- Work as needed with the IT teams in support of TASB applications and integrations.
- Assists users with problems related to connectivity.
Skills For Success
Education and Experience:
- College degree in the field of computer science or management information systems or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Technical knowledge and experience specializing in Microsoft-centric environments to include Hyper-V, Office 365, and Azure.
- Technical knowledge of in-house networks, servers, and platform operation systems.
- Basic knowledge running and maintaining scripting (PowerShell).
- Working technical knowledge of systems software, protocols, and standards including Active Directory and Azure Active Directory.
- Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
- Knowledge of security controls, practices, and policies.
The TASB Difference
- Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
- Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren.
- Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
- Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
- Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
- Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year.
Posting Notices
- The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.
- The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
- This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
- This position is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week.
- Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.
