System Administrator

Posting Details

Position Information

Winthrop Position Title
System Administrator

State Title
Systems Engineer I

State Class Code
AM20

State Pay Band
07

Annual Salary/Hiring Range
$81,681

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Computing and Information Technology, the System Administrator manages and maintains the university's server and storage infrastructure.

Job Summary

• Administers server infrastructure, including physical, virtual and cloud-based systems: Maintains multiple environments on various servers and ensures proper operation; manages and maintains storage infrastructure; works with developers to troubleshoot problems and assists with integration of new code into production systems; and develops and maintains tools for automation, monitoring and capacity planning.
• Modifies existing hardware, software and operating systems to correct errors, adapt them to new technologies and improve compatibility or performance.
• Manages and maintains secure infrastructure and conducts audits of folder/system access and permissions.
• Provides technical assistance and support with client workstation configurations.
• Participates in preparation of needs assessments, planning documents, requests for proposals and projects.
• Consults with project managers, analysts, programmers, administrators and other IT professionals on such issues as system design, limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, interfaces and maintenance.
• Develops comprehensive technical documentation and system diagrams.
• Researches new products and technologies and recommends purchases.
• Attends training and performs self-study to keep expertise current.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of professional experience in an information technology-related field.
• Proficiency with Windows environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with virtual and cloud-based systems.
• Microsoft certifications.
• Related experience at an institution of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

• Expert knowledge of computer and network hardware, software and operating systems.
• Ability to understand and solve complex technical problems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare status and technical reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to maintaining strict confidentiality when working with sensitive information/data.

Travel/Overtime Requirements
Employee is expected to work outside regular business hours and on weekends for planned system maintenance and emergencies.

License/Certification
Valid driver's license.

Type of Position
Classified

Position Status
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Hours Per Week
37.5

Months per Year
12

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S

Open Date
02/10/2025

Close Date
03/03/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

NOTICE