IT System Administrator
NC State University
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Job summary
NC State University’s Office of Information Technology seeks a skilled Automation/Systems Administrator to support 24x7 workloads, batch processing, EDI integrations, and CMDB integrity. You will design automation, manage scheduling tools, and ensure secure data transmissions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The role requires Unix scripting, experience with IBM Workload Scheduler/CA-7/Control-M, and familiarity with ServiceNow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Production support experience in a 24×7 enterprise environment.
- Experience managing batch processes with workload scheduling software such as IBM Workload Scheduler, CA-7 and Control-M or experience with EDI mapping and software such as B2B Integrator and Boomi.
- Demonstrated Unix skills including basic shell scripting experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience with ERP applications such as PeopleSoft or SAP.
- Experience with ServiceNow or a similar ticket management tool.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and execute production and test processes and processing schedules using IBM Workload Scheduler or other scheduling automation applications.
- Develop, implement, and execute secure data transmissions using EDI or similar tools.
- Configure and implement reports and bursting rules within the report distribution and archiving solution.
- Assist with automation efforts and onboard new resources to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the ServiceNow CMDB.
- Use scripting languages to connect, enhance functionality, and optimize back-end applications.
- Configure and administer automated workload scheduling software.
- Configure and administer secure data transmission software.
- Plan and implement software upgrades to support enhancements or maintenance.
- Perform routine daily and ad hoc administrative tasks, monitor performance, address errors, and modify configurations.
- Monitor and maintain CMDB in ServiceNow.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for automated workload scheduling, EDI processing, report distribution and CMDB integrity.
- Perform system level administration to troubleshoot incidents across software, OS, storage and network layers.
- Analyze requirements to design and implement efficient solutions to meet business needs.
- Create automation and scripting solutions to extend software functionality, and improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
- Perform analysis on errors, investigate root causes and resolve or collaborate with other teams.
- Participate in an on call rotation, and work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
- Communicate technical concepts and potential solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to identify solutions and process improvements.
- Participate in lifecycle management of software solutions including patching and upgrades.
- Develop and maintain documentation and technical references.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with occasional additional hours and rotating 24x7 on-call support responsibilities outside regular work hours.
Shared Services
The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) at NC State University provides a broad range of IT services to support our students, faculty, and staff. The Automated Workload Services ( AWS ) team, in the Shared Services Department of OIT , administers software packages for business process automation, Electronic Data Interchange ( EDI ) processing, and report management.
Utilizing these tools, the team manages large volumes of business processing 24×7, 365 days/year, according to varying university business cycles. The team is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining Configuration Items in the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database ( CMDB ).
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- Develop, implement, and execute production and test processes and processing schedules using IBM Workload Scheduler, or other scheduling automation applications
- Develop, implement, and execute secure data transmissions using EDI or similar tools
- Configure and implement reports and bursting rules within the report distribution and archiving solution
- Assist with automation efforts and onboard new resources to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database
- Use scripting languages to connect, enhance functionality, and optimize back-end applications
- Configure and administer automated workload scheduling software
- Configure and administer secure data transmission software
- Assist in planning and implementation of software upgrades required to support functional enhancements or maintenance agreement
- Perform routine daily and ad hoc administrative tasks, monitor performance, address errors, and modify configurations to meet business requirements
- Monitor and maintain Configuration Items in the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database
- Serve as a subject matter expert for automated workload scheduling, EDI processing, report distribution and CMDB integrity
- Perform system level administration to troubleshoot incidents across software, OS, storage and network layers
- Analyze requirements to design and implement efficient solutions to meet business needs
- Create automation and scripting solutions to extend software functionality, and improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency
- Perform analysis on errors, investigate root causes and either resolve or collaborate with other technical teams in development of resolution
- Participate in an on call rotation, and work extended hours and weekends as necessary in support of business processes
- Communicate technical concepts and potential solutions clearly to non technical stakeholders
- Partner with customers, cross functional OIT teams, vendors and trading partners to identify solutions to meet business needs and areas for process improvement
- Participate in the lifecycle management of software solutions by planning, coordination and implementation of patching and upgrades
- Develop and maintain documentation, operational standards and technical reference materials to ensure clarity and consistency
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Production support experience in a 24×7 enterprise environment
- Experience managing batch processes with workload scheduling management software such as IBM Workload Scheduler, CA-7 and Control-M or experience with Electronic Data Interchange mapping and software such as B2B Integrator and Boomi
- Demonstrated unix skills including basic shell scripting experience
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team
- Capable of quickly learning new tools and processes, be detail oriented, and possess strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
- Experience with ERP applications such as PeopleSoft or SAP
- Experience with ServiceNow or a similar ticket management tool
- Three or more years experience with IBM Workload Scheduler administration, including advanced skills such as creation and maintenance of operational run books, job modification, scheduling and rerun/restart
- Three or more years experience with IBM B2B Integrator and advanced knowledge of EDI mapping
- Unix software configuration and system administration experience
- Three or more years of scripting experience with languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash scripting
- Three or more years of ServiceNow experience including CMDB Discovery and CMDB Dashboards
- ITIL certification
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Valid NC Driver's License required
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required
Commercial Driver's License required No
Job Open Date 08/05/2026
Position Number 00041140
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Department ID 517101 - Shared Services
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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