The System Administrator will be working in a team environment and be responsible for the management, security, maintenance, monitoring, operation, and upgrading of the Facilities Department's computer network, as well as, providing ongoing technical and troubleshooting support for department staff.  This position will be hired as either a Systems Administrator I or II depending on qualifications/experience and duties assigned.  Please see Qualifications section below.  

• Evaluate, develop, and recommend computer software for the computers in the Facilities department.
• Evaluate, repair, recommend, and install computer hardware.
• Observe and analyze network, determine and correct problems, install upgrades to the system, and investigate available resources.
• Assist, train, and advise all Facilities computer users when questions arise.
• Develop and maintain programs to interface with the University systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current computer advancement and new technology.
• Manage multiple linked databases to include security, data integrity, disaster recovery, and development and implementation of bulk data import/export procedures.
• Manage multiple servers, workstations, ensuring proper integration of these components with existing University computer systems.
• Plan and implements system security policy, to include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.
• Design and develop advanced methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying data for input and/or retrieval.
• Design and program specific applications in response to department/client needs.
• Research, evaluate, recommend, install, configure, and troubleshoot all hardware, peripherals, and equipment necessary to meet integrated systems objectives.
• Troubleshoot network, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational problems.
• Develop and implement various training and instruction programs for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Setup and maintain various mobile devices to work with our integrated work order management system (Android and iOS).
• Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered at the Systems Administrator I Level:

• 4 years of work experience in desktop and server systems, or Associate's degree in Business Information Systems or related field plus 2 years of related work experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems or related field.

To be considered at the Systems Administrator II Level:

• 6 years of work experience in desktop and server systems, or an Associate's degree in Business Information Systems or related field plus 4 years of related work experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems or related field plus 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree in BIS or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Active Directory Services (permissions, groups, GPO policies, etc.)
• Experience using Sql Server database software (2016-2019).
• Experience using computerized maintenance management software (AIM).
• Experience using report writing software (Power BI, Birt, Hyperion, Argos, IQ, etc.)
• Experience writing SQL scripts.
• Experience installing, configuring, updating, and maintaining Windows 10 OS
• Knowledge of Windows 2016-2019 environment.
• Experience with Server Virtualization (VMware ESXi, VMware VCenter, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Experience setting up and maintaining IIS and Apache Web Servers.
• Experience with Backup Exec and Veeam backup solutions.
• Knowledge of competency in the use of a variety of programming languages (Java, JavaScript, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of data security and disaster recovery systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of range of network systems, protocols, and applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of LAN administration in a secure environment.
• Knowledge of systems security protocol, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware and/or software solutions.
• Ability to plan, implement, test, and troubleshoot system software.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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