System Administrator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with deep UKG Workforce Management expertise to support and enhance mission-critical financial, clinical, and administrative systems within a large healthcare environment. This senior role emphasizes system ownership, problem-solving, and collaboration with business and clinical leaders to keep enterprise systems running at peak performance.

You will serve as a technical authority, providing hands-on administration, analysis, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of systems administration, programming, or system analysis experience.
• Experience supporting ERP or large enterprise applications.
• Strong hands-on UKG Workforce Management experience, including scheduling and timekeeping.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (API, SQL, VB, ASP/Web, C++, Dell Boomi, or similar).
• Working knowledge of SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Experience supporting Windows and/or UNIX operating systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for UKG Workforce Management and ERP-based systems.
• Provide system administration, configuration, and ongoing support for production and non-production environments.
• Lead and support system upgrades, patches, fixes, and enhancements.
• Perform systems analysis, testing, and post-implementation reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex system and integration issues across platforms.
• Support databases, interfaces, data extraction, reporting, and backups.
• Collaborate with IS leadership, vendors, and internal customers on projects and issue resolution.
• Participate in change control, standards development, and system documentation.
• Provide on-call support for assigned enterprise systems.

Skills

UKG Workforce Management

ERP systems

SQL

Programming / Scripting

Windows & UNIX

API / Web tech

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

University Health is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with deep UKG Workforce Management expertise to support and enhance mission-critical financial, clinical, and administrative systems within a large, complex healthcare environment. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional who enjoys system ownership, problem-solving, and partnering with business and clinical leaders to keep enterprise systems running at peak performance.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will serve as a technical authority and trusted advisor, providing hands-on system administration, analysis, and guidance for enterprise applications that directly support patient care and hospital operations. Your work will have a visible, organization-wide impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for UKG Workforce Management and ERP-based systems

• Provide system administration, analysis, configuration, and ongoing support for production and non-production environments

• Lead and support system upgrades, patches, fixes, and enhancements

• Perform systems analysis, testing, and post-implementation reviews

• Troubleshoot complex system and integration issues across platforms

• Support databases, interfaces, data extraction, reporting, and backups

• Collaborate with IS leadership, vendors, and internal customers on projects and issue resolution

• Participate in change control, standards development, and system documentation

• Provide on-call support for assigned enterprise systems

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Management (required) to include supporting basic & advanced scheduling, timekeeping, and time clocks

• 3+ years of systems administration, programming, or system analysis experience

• Experience supporting ERP or large enterprise application environments

• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (API, SQL, Visual Basic, ASP/Web, C++, Dell Boomi, or similar)

• Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle)

• Experience supporting application related hardware such as time clocks, tablets, or similar

• Experience supporting Windows and/or UNIX operating systems

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare systems or regulated environments

• Experience supporting enterprise platforms such as PeopleSoft, Premier, OnBase, ServiceNow, or similar

• Report writing and data extraction tools (SQL, Business Objects)

Why University Health

University Health offers more than just a job — we offer long-term stability, meaningful work, and strong total rewards, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Defined benefit pension plan

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays

• Tuition assistance and professional development

• Stable, mission-driven public healthcare environment

• Opportunities to work on complex, enterprise-scale systems that matter

If you are a seasoned UKG systems professional looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your work has purpose, and your career has longevity, we encourage you to apply.