<div>Ligonier Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization, is seeking a talented Sr. Azure and Systems Administrator. The IT Infrastructure team is part of IT Operations and responsible for Ligonier’s on-prem and cloud networks, servers, systems, and security. <br><br>This role is responsible for researching, implementing, configuring, and maintaining IT infrastructure and systems. The position works closely with the Manager of IT Infrastructure to implement security initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts. Sr. Systems Administrators also provide end-user tech support as needed and informal mentorship to other team members. <br><br><strong>What you bring on day one:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Agreement with Ligonier’s General Statement of Faith.&nbsp;</li><li>Love and submission to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.&nbsp;</li><li>A vibrant Christian faith and commitment to the Church.&nbsp;</li><li>3+ years of solid experience as an Azure administrator (AWS is a plus).&nbsp;</li><li>5+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator managing Microsoft 365.&nbsp;</li><li>Enthusiastic and avid user of generative AI for productivity and efficiency.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience implementing new technologies, applications, automation, and AI solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise leading complex tech projects independently and with cross-functional teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Cutting-edge industry knowledge and familiarity with a wide range of technologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with information security and compliance standards, such as PCI DSS.&nbsp;</li><li>Associate- and expert-level certifications (especially Azure/Microsoft) are a plus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Responsibilities include:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Managing Entra ID, Azure servers and services, and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.&nbsp;</li><li>Planning, coordinating, and implementing security controls and measures to protect Ligonier’s identities, apps, data, and devices.&nbsp;</li><li>Administering Ligonier’s email security gateway to protect users from phishing attacks and other email-based vulnerabilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Managing and supporting user-facing IT systems and equipment, including but not limited to forensic cameras, copiers, access control, VoIP, and video conferencing setups.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensuring business continuity by monitoring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and verifying the successful completion of backups.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively contributing to the documentation of SOPs and organization-wide policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with other Technology &amp; Innovation teams to support org-wide initiatives and maintain complex data and web application infrastructure.&nbsp;</li><li>Overseeing and maintaining the organization’s DNS systems and external DNS services.&nbsp;</li><li>Administer networks, including switches, routers, APs, SD-WANs, VPNs, ZTNA, and firewalls.&nbsp;</li><li>Making strategic recommendations about the organization’s tech stack to improve reach, revenue, productivity, stability, and security.</li></ul><div><br><strong>General qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in creating technical documentation and knowledge-based articles&nbsp;</li><li>Serves others with outstanding customer service skills&nbsp;</li><li>Driven and able to maintain focus in stressful situations&nbsp;</li><li>Entrepreneurial disposition, always seeking ways to increase efficiency&nbsp;</li><li>Meticulous, adaptable, and resourceful&nbsp;</li><li>Exercises leadership without formal authority&nbsp;</li><li>Provides technical mentorship to team members&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical skills; superb at dealing with ambiguity&nbsp;</li><li>Takes initiative and makes responsible decisions&nbsp;</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li><li>Passionate about helping teammates and end users&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br>This position is for a non-profit Christian organization located in Sanford, FL. At this time, we are only able to hire individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.&nbsp;<br><br>The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. Pay ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, geographic location, and organizational needs.&nbsp;</div>

Sr. Azure and Systems Administrator 

<div><strong>Duties</strong></div><div>Under the supervision of the Vice President, IT Services, support the overall objectives of Joni and Friends’ IT Services department. Perform duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to:<br><br></div><div><strong>1. Salesforce Administration<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong>a. Serve as primary system administrator for the Salesforce.com environment<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;b. Perform Salesforce configuration and customization to support process automation</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;c. Handle all administrative functions including user account maintenance, reports and dashboards,<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;workflows and other routine tasks<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;d. Coordinate the evaluation, scope and completion of new development requests and projects<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;e. Support processes promoting data integrity, data governance, and compliance<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;f. Act as Security administrator and drive security architecture and data protection<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;g. Work independently with members of the user community to define and document development<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;requirements<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;h. Develop and maintain effective documentation on configuration changes, integrations, and<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;processes</div><div><strong>2. Software Systems Administration</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;a. Security Administration of major software systems used by organization<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;b. Administration of managed packages, cloud-based SAAS and systems integrated with Salesforce<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;c. Complete training or self-study to gain knowledge and/or certifications for new software systems to allow proper administration<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;d. Lead and guide vendor engagement for enhanced services and support of systems<br><br><strong>3. Training</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;a. Communicate and train staff on new programs, upgrades and processes<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;b. Help develop and maintain department policies, SOPs and documentation<br><br><strong>4. Additional duties</strong><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;a. Remain current with industry related technology standards and best practices<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;b. Participate in strategy planning and implement solutions for new or improved IT infrastructure and software systems<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;c. Vendor management for outsourced services and support of IT systems<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;d. Lead projects and assignments to support the overall IT strategic plan<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;e. Complete or participate in annual audits of IT Systems, Infrastructure and Security<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;f. Occasional travel may be required<br><br><strong>5. Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor to support department and organizational needs</strong></div><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith</li><li>Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry</li><li>A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred or Associate’s degree and 3 or more years of relevant work experience required</li><li>Salesforce Administrator Certification required</li><li>3+ years of relevant hands-on Salesforce configuration experience</li><li>Experience with custom Apex coding</li><li>Deep expertise with flows, process builder, skills-based routing, queue-based routing, email-to-case, web-to-case and other advanced Salesforce platform features</li><li>Proven experience integrating applications and business systems to Salesforce</li><li>Capable of making recommendations on tools that will provide better user experiences</li><li>Knowledge of Release Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Development Lifecycle and Deployment Best Practices and Governance</li><li>Excel in a collaborative environment - working with all levels of personnel and stakeholders&nbsp;</li><li>Strong team player with ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization and meet the requirements of the department and ministry</li><li>Ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines&nbsp;</li><li>Results-driven with strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong communication skills - both written and oral</li><li>Good judgment required in recognizing and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information</li><li>Must be reliable, cooperative, flexible, and exhibit initiative</li><li>Must support a flexible schedule and work evening/weekend hours when needed</li><li>Strong general computer skills are necessary along with a competent, working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet</li><li>Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable</li></ul><div><br>Compensation for this position is $78,000 - $85,000 in Agoura Hills, CA .&nbsp; We are open to remote candidates within the United States, and the salary may be different based on the city/state in which you work.<br><br></div><div>Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/about/what-we-believe/">Statement of Faith</a> and Mission Statement (below).<br><br></div><div><strong>MINISTRY LIFE:<br></strong><br></div><div>Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus*” and perform their work with excellence.<br><br></div><div><strong>CHRISTIAN DISABILITY MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT:<br></strong><br></div><div>Every employee at Joni and Friends, regardless of their specific role is expected to grow and develop as a Christian Disability Ministry Leader (CDML). This implies a continuous journey of learning and involvement, where employees engage not only in Joni and Friends’ programs but also extend their ministry efforts to their local Christ-honoring churches. This core competency includes:<br><br></div><div><strong>Active Participation</strong> – Actively participate in ministry, both within the organization and their local Christ-honoring churches (if possible and to what degree they are able), advocating for participation of people with disabilities<br><br></div><div><strong>Continuous Growth </strong>– Besides Lead Like Jesus and Beyond Suffering trainings, continue to develop in the realm of disability ministry<br><br></div><div><strong>Culture of Belonging Approach</strong> – Encourage a culture of belonging ensuring that the needs of the disability community are addressed with grace and understanding<br><br></div><div><strong>Integration of Faith and Work</strong> – Ensure that Christian values are a driving force in all aspects of work<br><br></div><div><strong>Below outlines the Biblical Commission, Vision, Mission, and Values of Joni and Friends which employees are required to believe and uphold.<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>BIBLICAL COMMISSION:<br></strong><br></div><div>“Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)<br><br></div><div><strong>VISION:<br></strong><br></div><div>“A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”<br><br></div><div><strong>MISSION:<br></strong><br></div><div>“To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”<br><br></div><div>VALUES:<br><br></div><ol><li>Honor God in everything we do</li><li>Build relationships based on trust and respect</li><li>Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services</li><li>Practice responsible stewardship</li></ol><div><br><strong>* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).</strong></div>

Salesforce System Administrator

<div><strong>Location: </strong><em>Remote (U.S. Based)</em></div><div><br></div><div><em>The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)</em> is seeking an experienced <strong>Systems Engineer</strong> to join its Enterprise Network team.&nbsp; This crucial role will design, implement, and optimize enterprise-level IT systems that align with organizational infrastructure and service goals. You will be primarily responsible for Windows Server OS lifecycle management, Azure IaaS/PaaS development, hybrid cloud management, centralized and decentralized storage solutions, and virtualization and orchestration systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with IT leadership to align systems engineering efforts with organizational strategies, provide mentorship to junior engineers, and conduct business analyses to ensure optimal resource allocation.<br><br></div><div><strong>The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Education &amp; Experience:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Systems Engineer or in a similar role.</li><li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> Strong understanding of systems architecture, Windows Server OS lifecycle management, Azure IaaS/PaaS, centralized and decentralized storage platforms, virtualization, and orchestration systems.</li><li><strong>Federation Technologies:</strong> Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Federation or similar technologies to support secure identity management and authentication across systems.</li><li><strong>Cloud &amp; Systems Optimization:</strong> Proven experience in configuring and optimizing IT infrastructure, hybrid cloud environments, and storage platforms.</li><li><strong>Communication &amp; Organization:</strong> Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels, along with strong organizational capabilities.</li><li><strong>Analytical &amp; Troubleshooting Skills:</strong> Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.</li><li><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Experience managing vendor relationships to ensure optimal service delivery and support for systems and storage platforms.</li><li><strong>Project Management:</strong> Proven experience leading systems engineering projects with minimal supervision throughout the project lifecycle.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God by sharing the Gospel through digital content, traditional media, and humanitarian aid. CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full time positions.&nbsp; If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com for application and benefit information.<br><br></div><div><em>We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.</em></div>

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