Windows Server Administrator/Computer Applications Engineer

Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a Windows Server Administrator/Computer Applications Engineer to assist Lead Data Center Engineer and VMI ERP application staff in managing all aspects of configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the Institutes’ Windows server environment. Applicants must possess exceptional technical and troubleshooting abilities and excellent verbal and written communications skills. The successful applicant must excel in a team environment and on an individual basis.

Position Description:

The Windows Server Administrator/Computer Applications Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the Institutes’ Server environment including comprehensive administration, maintenance, monitoring, and enterprise level technical support. This position will be responsible for implementing and supporting Microsoft Windows infrastructure solutions and integrations with the Institutes ERP system and other various 3^rd party systems including analyzing, testing, and providing improvement recommendations for all issues encountered. This position will work with other system administrators to connect different computer systems and applications to ensure seamless communication and data exchange. The position will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining integration solutions that enable Virginia Military Institute to streamline their business processes and improve overall efficiency.

Position Duties

• Tasks include a high level of technical variation and difficulty performed with deadlines and heavy workloads.
• Possesses and applies a significant depth of expertise of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular function.
• May perform work in multiple functional
• May provide consultation and advice on major implementations ensuring that services are not
• May provide technical leadership on integration of various related
• May participate in strategic planning
• May review and analyze data to predict future needs and recommend
• May prepare budgeting and cost
• May develop technical standards, project documentation, and
• May plan the work of others to meet project deadlines and to set priorities based on user
• May evaluate the effectiveness of services and recommend changes in procedures to meet user needs. Contacts include interactions with customers on significant topics to identify, plan, and perform actions to meet customer needs. May also train customer to be able to use systems and tools.
• Collaborates effectively with team members to ensure success of projects and
• Ensures that implementation efforts do not compromise systems or
• Ensures the successful integration of systems, platforms, and
• Successfully delivers system services and improvements to
• Consequences of error include the inability of users and citizens to access and use

Commonwealth systems; system failure; insecure systems; and the unreliability of information and data produced by systems.

• Consequences of error may also include delayed projects or failed project
• Provides technical leadership and training to less experienced staff and may serve in a lead or senior capacity.
• Works independently and refers only the most complex issues to higher
• Decision making requires sound judgment based on expertise and
• Ensures compliance with all necessary rules, regulations, standards and

The successful candidate is required to perform after-hours work when circumstances dictate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Substantial Experience supporting:
  • Microsoft Server Operating Systems
  • Office 365 Email systems
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Hyper-V virtual environment
  • DNS and DHCP
  • Storage, iSCSI, SAN
  • Backup and Recovery services
  • Azure cloud services

Desired Qualifications

• Substantial Knowledge and Experience supporting:
  • Ellucian Colleague database and API
  • Entrinsik Informer
  • Supporting current automations utilizing PowerShell scripting
  • Enhancing campus efficiency using electronic resources and AI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent applicable work

Apply online at:  Windows Server Administrator/Computer Applications Engineer-Job Applications

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

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Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322