System Administrator

Systems Administrator
About This Role
As our Systems Administrator, you will be a technical contributor within BibleProject’s TechOps team, helping keep our core technology and data infrastructure available, reliable, performant, and secure. You will play a key role in administering our server, storage, network, and security systems, bringing new tools into our technology pipeline, and serving as a technical partner to teams across the Project. To be successful, you will need hands-on experience managing mixed-OS environments, comfort working directly with staff on day-to-day support, and a collaborative, service-minded approach to solving problems for the people who rely on these systems every day.
In all your work, you will bring your skills and experience to help further our mission of helping people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership
Partner with the Security team to implement org-wide security measures and controls
Coordinate with the broader team to ensure consistent on-site helpdesk coverage
Document solutions to repeat problems with clarity so others can resolve them too
Recommend improvements to our technology stack as you stay current on infrastructure, security, and cloud platforms
Responsibility
Handle intake, triage, troubleshooting, escalation, and resolution for internal technical issues
Respond to requests in person and online during established working hours
Participate in the on-call schedule to respond to and remediate incidents and outages
Work with the broader TechOps team on onboarding and offboarding, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and endpoint lifecycle management
Expertise
Integrate new applications and technologies into the current technology pipeline
Administer Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
Identify and apply process improvements that make our systems and support work more efficient
What We Are Looking For
3+ years of experience in a Systems Administrator role
Hands-on experience administering macOS and Windows
A track record of resolving technical issues from intake through resolution in a help desk or support queue
Experience balancing reactive support work with longer-term project delivery, and the ability to describe how you prioritize between them
Strong troubleshooting skills, shown by examples of diagnosing and fixing complex issues
Clear written communication, shown through documentation or knowledge-base content you have created
A generous, service-oriented approach to supporting the organization, with a can-do attitude and genuine enthusiasm for helping people and teams thrive
Strong interpersonal skills, including explaining technical topics to non-technical colleagues with patience and care
Dependable follow-through, including comfort participating in an on-call rotation
Experience finding and implementing efficiencies, such as automating a manual task or streamlining a process
An understanding and appreciation for BibleProject’s content
Nice to have: experience with any of the following
Workplace technologies: Google Workspace, Slack, Jira
UEM/MDM systems: Jamf, MaaS360, Meraki, etc.
Enterprise scale-out NAS systems: Qumulo, Isilon, NetApp, etc.
Scripting and automation: Python, Bash
Help desk systems: Jira/JSD, Zendesk, etc.
Cloud Technologies: AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
About BibleProject
Portland, Oregon, Founded in 2014
BibleProject is an educational technology and media studio whose mission is to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.
We have grown significantly in the area of multimedia technology. What began with two animated videos now encompasses multiple platforms and products, including over 200 videos. Our website and app serve as connection hubs to our ever-growing library of resources. Classroom, our online learning platform, offers accessible, graduate-level Bible classes.
These, and all of our supporting products, continue to be completely free to audiences around the world, thanks to the ongoing generosity of our patrons.
Location:
Portland, OR
Reporting to:
Bradley Mumme, Director of Technology Services
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary that scales with experience directly related to this role.
Medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance for employees and families, with premiums covered 100% by BibleProject.
401(k) with 4% employer match.
Flexible PTO.
4 weeks of org-wide synchronized rest breaks.
Paid parental leave.
Paid learning stipend.
Relocation Assistance available
A culture focused on belonging and thriving.
BibleProject is an equal opportunity employer.