System Administrator - Engineering Computing

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health benefits

Retirement plan TSERS

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University's College of Engineering seeks a System Administrator for Engineering Computing to maintain the computing infrastructure, provide desktop support, VDI, IoT devices, and networking services for faculty, staff, and students.

The role also involves installing, testing, coding, debugging, and managing applications, servers, and infrastructure while documenting procedures and collaborating with stakeholders to implement reliable solutions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain computing infrastructure for the College of Engineering.
• Provide technical support for desktop systems, VDI, IoT devices, and networking.
• Ensure reliable operation and document systems and processes.
• Install, test, code, debug, and manage applications, servers, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement engineering computing solutions.

Skills

Technical support

IoT devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

System Administrator - Engineering Computing

Sep 12, 2026

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

The System Administrator for Engineering Computing plays a crucial role in maintaining the unique computing infrastructure within the College of Engineering. This role is responsible for providing technical support for desktop systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure ( VDI ), IoT devices, and networking infrastructure. The System Administrator ensures reliable operation and efficient use of technology by faculty, staff, and students while maintaining documentation. Additionally, the System Administrator will be responsible for installing, testing, coding, debugging, and managing existing applications, servers, and infrastructure, working with stakeholders to implement solutions that support the College's mission.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

The College of Engineering ( COE ), with over 2,500 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET -accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

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

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• 5 years experience in 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

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title System Administrator - Engineering Computing

Position Number

Position Number 002212

Recruitment Salary Range

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

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division College of Engineering

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Engineering

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit College of Engineering

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3135

Open Date

Open Date 07/16/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 10/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available January 2027

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.