Data Systems Manager

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 69,875 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Data Systems Manager to lead the administration of Banner and related applications across Financial Aid, Finance, HR, Student Services, and AR at all four MSU campuses. You will manage system performance, security, and coordinate with business analysts and stakeholders.

The role requires experience with Linux/Windows, scripting and web/app servers, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux/Windows OS and scripting for web apps.
• Familiarity with Ellucian Banner upgrades and Tomcat administration.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage application system administration and development for Ellucian Banner and related applications.
• Administer application security, perform patching, upgrades, and troubleshoot application issues.
• Plan and implement technical tasks, monitor system progress, and report status to management.
• Provide system administration and support for web applications including Banner, DegreeWorks, and Tomcat.
• Follow university information security policies and assist in managing database risk and operational integrity.
• Coordinate with business analysts and stakeholders to align IT services with academic and administrative goals.

Skills

Linux

Windows OS

Shell scripting

SQL/PLSQL

WebLogic

Tomcat

JBoss

Apache

IIS

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ellucian Banner

DegreeWorks

WebLogic

Tomcat

Job description

Overview

Montana State University is hiring a Data Systems Manager. The role involves developing and administering application services across Financial Aid, Finance, Human Resources, Student Services, and Accounts Receivable functional areas at all four MSU campuses. The manager will lead application administration for the Banner ERP software, ensure system performance and security, and coordinate closely with business analysts and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage application system administration and development for Ellucian Banner and related applications.
• Administer application security, perform patching, upgrades, and troubleshoot application issues.
• Plan and implement technical tasks, monitor system progress, and report status to management.
• Provide system administration and support for web applications including Banner, DegreeWorks, and Tomcat.
• Follow university information security policies and assist in managing database risk and operational integrity.
• Coordinate with business analysts and stakeholders to align IT services with academic and administrative goals.

Qualifications

• Required skills: experience with Linux/Windows OS, scripting (Shell, SQL, PL/SQL), web application servers (Oracle Weblogic, Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, IIS).
• Preferred experience with Ellucian Banner upgrades, Tomcat administration, and knowledge of Banner and DegreeWorks infrastructure.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary range: $69,875 to $74,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Position involves periodic on-call and after-hours support.
• Reports to Lead Database Administrator within the VP for Information Technology division.