Current DTS Positions



Help us make a difference at Dallas Theological Seminary! If you are interested in the following positions, please download the employment application and fax the application and your resume to 214-841-3557. You may also bring them by the Human Resources Office, located on the 2nd floor of Davidson Hall. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

Systems Technician

Department: Information Technology
Hours: 15-20 hours per week; 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Available: Immediately

Job Description: The Systems Technician will assist in the areas of telephony/data, network room maintenance, server maintenance, and desktop computing. The Systems Technician is responsible to the Senior Systems Administrator for assignments related to: design, configuration, recovery, and operational management of a portion of the Windows, Apple, and SuSE infrastructure and related Storage Area Networks. These systems support more than 350 employees and 1800 students in a demanding academic environment. It is the responsibility of the Systems Technician to follow the lead of the Senior Systems Administrator to help foster quality technical services within the entire Information Technology department.

Job Duties:

  • Ensure that IT policies and standards are observed.
  • Install, administer, monitor, and triage many server products.
  • Create and maintain systems documentation.
  • Maintain and assess all components necessary for server patch management and security.
  • Work with the Senior Systems Administrator and general IT staff to analyze and resolve problems associated with technical issues.
  • Report performance levels of established IT systems to assist IT management in long range planning and life-cycle management.
  • Assist in the escalation support for unresolved help desk issues.
  • Periodically aid with the installation, administration, and monitoring of many Windows Servers.
  • Provide technical consultation to the Senior Systems Administrator.
  • Evaluate and recommend testing and evaluation of new procedures, software, and hardware.
  • Assist with other tasks as directed by DTS management.

Job Requirements:

The successful applicant will possess two years experience performing Windows server configuration and administration. Must have experience supporting Server 2000 or later and a demonstrable understanding and passion regarding systems backups and recovery. Windows Scripting experience and skill with NetVault Bakbone, Volume Replication, installation, maintenance or administration helpful. HP Proliant server experience preferred. Other requirements include: Disk Drive imaging work related experience, NTFS Permissions knowledge, Active Directory, and Group Policy administration experience.

Must possess an appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignments. An advanced Degree and/or experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Must possess analytical thinking skills and enjoy solving problems in a timely and efficient manner. Must be a self starter and very comfortable with repetitious, routine tasks. Must be a team player who treats others with proper dignity and respect. Must be able to prioritize tasks to accomplish reasonable goals within a normal work week. Must be able and willing to follow detailed instructions. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Employment contingent on background check at time of hire.