Remote Systems Administrator II — Secure Server & IT Ops

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 3 days/week

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Systems Administrator 2 in Facilities Services. This full-time role provides backup technical administration for hardware, OS, and network management, supporting mobile device deployment, IT inventory, and hardware distribution.

The position emphasizes security, reliability, and documentation, with responsibilities ranging from user account support to server maintenance and disaster recovery monitoring.

Qualifications

• Must have a foundational understanding of system performance and how to improve it.
• Basic understanding of designing and applying technology to meet business needs.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, in writing and verbally.
• Customer service focus and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and process incoming support tickets; manage user accounts and provide backup for systems administration.
• Configure, deploy and manage end-user devices; maintain inventory.
• Assist with central server management and monitoring to ensure security and stability.
• Implement system enhancements (software/hardware updates) to improve performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to support departmental projects.
• Help manage security controls to prevent unauthorized access (firewalls, AD security).
• Monitor disaster recovery systems and campus data backups.
• Create and manage documentation for procedures and policies.
• Maintain skills through study and training.

Skills

System performance

Tech design

Communication

Customer service

Automation scripting

Active Directory

Virtualization

Server administration

Security & backup

Networking hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree

CompTIA Network+

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Systems Administrator 2 in Facilities Services. This full-time role provides backup technical administration for hardware, OS, and network management, supporting mobile device deployment, IT inventory, and hardware distribution.

The position emphasizes security, reliability, and documentation, with responsibilities ranging from user account support to server maintenance and disaster recovery monitoring.