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Rogue Fitness

IT Operations Engineer II

Columbus, OH · On-site

Overview We are looking for a hands-on Systems Administrator to support the networking, operational ... Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Some weekend availability required for maintenance windows or ...

Rogue Fitness

IT Operations Engineer II

Columbus, OH

Overview We are looking for a hands-on Systems Administrator to support the networking, operational ... Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday. Some weekend availability required for maintenance windows or ...

Amyx

Senior Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$97.20K - $133.10K/yr

... Type Full Time Overview The Telecommunications Network Engineer - Senior position will provide ... Troubleshoot, administer, configure, and maintain the following: * Automation of configuration ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time desktop administrator in Columbus, OH is $33.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.77 and $37.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Desktop Administrator vs Desktop Support Specialist?

AspectFull Time Desktop AdministratorDesktop Support Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like CompTIA A+ or Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)Often requires similar certifications, such as CompTIA A+ or HDI Support Center Analyst
Work EnvironmentWorks in corporate or enterprise environments managing multiple desktops and networksProvides end-user support, troubleshooting hardware/software issues, often in help desk settings
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by large organizations, government agencies, and IT service providersFound in various industries, including healthcare, education, and retail, supporting daily IT needs

While both roles involve desktop support and require similar certifications, the Full Time Desktop Administrator typically manages a broader range of IT infrastructure and works in more permanent, enterprise environments. The Desktop Support Specialist focuses on end-user troubleshooting and support, often in help desk roles. Understanding these differences helps job seekers align their skills with the right position.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Desktop Administrator job openings in Columbus, OH as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,265 per year, or $33.3 per hour.
System Administrator II, Virtualization

System Administrator II, Virtualization

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Columbus State Community College rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

209th of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

CSCC is looking for a dymanic System Administrator II, Virtualization. This position is a high-level professional position responsible for virtual server and desktop environments. This position will perform technical activities related to supporting the CSCC virtualization environments which includes designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the environments. This role may require limited project leadership duties and is the subject matter expert for their assigned systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Systems Administration
  • Performs specialized duties involved in the planning, installation, configuration, operation, development, modification, maintenance, and repair of virtualized systems, software, and applications. Installs and configures physical servers, including operating systems, software applications, and tools.
  • Designs, builds, operates, and maintains virtualization infrastructure in
  • accordance with the College's needs and recommended best practices. Assures minimum service interruptions by analyzing performance, scalability and availability of resources. Develops strategies for, and completes performance tuning of, College mission-critical virtualization systems. Analyzes, tests, and troubleshoots assigned systems.
  • Maintains confidentiality of any information accessed, received, processed, viewed, etc., within the College's systems, storage, office spaces or other areas utilized within the IT department.
  • Required to serve on On-Call/On-Duty rotations for after-hours support, 24/7 availability.

Support & Reporting
  • Performs Tier 3 troubleshooting and serves as an escalation point for any issues Tier 1&2 support are unable to resolve. Schedules system downtime with end users and technical staff members to facilitate hardware and software changes following CSCC change management procedures.
  • Documents solutions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner for assigned and related areas of responsibility. Ensures policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are being met and followed according to College practices.
  • Understands and documents the technical requirements for new services or service enhancements. Advises on technological decisions and provides service implementation estimates.
  • Supports the overall operations of assigned environments, ensuring they meet requirements and performance goals. Identifies reusable/preconfigured service components or standard products from the market to leverage and assemble the service/solution. Works closely with appropriate stakeholders to ensure implementation meets design requirements.

Culture of Respect
  • Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attends all required department meetings and training.
  • Required to serve on On-Call/On-Duty rotations for after-hours support, 24/7 availability.

* Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalency.
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible technical experience managing virtualization environments
*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of: server and desktop virtualization using VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft Hyper-V; enterprise SAN systems; networking as it relates to virtualization; server hardware monitoring and troubleshooting; Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery; server and desktop operating systems and management; system monitoring and logging
  • Skilled in: verbal and written communication; operating job equipment; planning, scheduling and organizing work; general typing; application of job software programs; application of technical skills in area of specialization.
  • Ability to: think creatively and exploit opportunities; simplify and synthesize complex situations with consideration to all elements; work independently demonstrating initiative; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College; effectively work with persons of varying cultures; analyze technical problems, troubleshoot and draw appropriate conclusions; perform light manual labor for extended periods of time; maintain confidential and sensitive information; maintain accurate and complete work records; coordinate multiple activities and tasks; exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job tasks; apply technical and analytical applications.

WORK NATURE & LOCATION:
  • Hybrid opportunity in Columbus, OH
  • Required to serve on On-Call/On-Duty & On-Site if required.

*CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:
  • Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication.
  • Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

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