System Administrator - Engineering Computing

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 86,243 - 92,296; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a System Administrator - Engineering Computing. This role maintains the College of Engineering computing infrastructure, supports desktops, VDI, IoT devices, and networking, and documents procedures to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in CS or IT, has 3 years in a technical support role across Windows, Linux, or macOS, and experience with IoT devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 years experience in a technical support role (Windows, Linux and/or macOS).
• Experience with IoT devices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support computing infrastructure for the College of Engineering, including desktops, VDI, IoT devices, and networking components.
• Provide technical support for faculty, staff, and students; install, test, code, debug, and manage applications, servers, and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation; work with stakeholders to implement solutions that meet the college’s needs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security, reliability, and performance of technology services.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

IoT devices

Job description

Overview

System Administrator - Engineering Computing. This role is responsible for maintaining the College of Engineering computing infrastructure and providing technical support for desktop systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), IoT devices, and networking. The administrator will ensure reliable operation, document processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that support the college’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support computing infrastructure for the College of Engineering, including desktops, VDI, IoT devices, and networking components.
• Provide technical support for faculty, staff, and students; install, test, code, debug, and manage applications, servers, and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation; work with stakeholders to implement solutions that meet the college’s needs.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security, reliability, and performance of technology services.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3 years experience in a technical support role (Windows, Linux and/or macOS)
• Experience with IoT devices

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a technical support role (Windows, Linux and/or macOS) in an academic or commercial environment
• Experience with software development lifecycles and project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of the assigned duty station.

Position Information

Working Title: System Administrator - Engineering Computing

Position Number: 002212

Recruitment Salary Range: $86,243 - $92,296

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Organizational Division/Unit: College of Engineering

Open Date: 07/16/2026

Close Date: 10/01/2026

EEO and Benefits

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans’ preference procedures apply. Employee benefits available to permanent employees include vacation and sick leave, health benefits, retirement plans, and other employee assistance programs.