System Administrator I

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri (UCM) is seeking a System Administrator I to manage Windows and/or Linux servers, ensure proper installation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. The role includes troubleshooting, scripting, and supporting campus-wide systems with a focus on security and reliability.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience, familiarity with ADS/LDAP, and experience with load balancers like Netscalar and IPVS.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field and 4+ years of hands-on server experience.
• Experience administering Windows and/or Linux servers in an enterprise environment.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot server and network issues and implement fixes.
• Familiarity with load balancers (Netscalar) and IPVS preferred.
• Knowledge of authentication systems (ADS/LDAP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, document, and maintain Windows and/or Linux servers and related inventory.
• Perform server and network maintenance, including firewall configurations and patch management.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for work orders and campus-wide systems.
• Assist with load balancing, proxy servers, and security improvements.

Skills

Server administration

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Network support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field

Tools

Netscalar

IPVS

ADS

LDAP

Job description

The System Administrator I will have a full scope of understanding server administration for Windows and/or Red Hat Linux based servers to include planning, installation, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overall support. Provides technical support and troubleshoots on assigned work orders and projects for new and existing hardware and software systems. Installs, implements, configures, documents, and maintains basic network-related activities as it pertains to servers, storage, firewall, and general connectivity with the ability to troubleshoot issues and problems. Installs, configures, deploys, and documents multi-system solutions that pertain to campus-wide systems, backup systems, server firewalls, security, etc., and the ability to troubleshoot each of the systems.

Server Administration:-35%

• Install, document, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux based servers. Maintain and document server adds, changes, and deletes from server inventory list. Implement and maintain server firewall rules. Effectively communicate with Office of Technology staff, campus users, and vendors. Conduct work efforts under limited direct supervision.

Systems support:-35%

• Conduct tasks pertaining to routing, switching, security, application installations, etc. Monitor and evaluate operating system efficiency. Conduct appropriate backup and recovery procedures of servers, data, operating systems, and tape libraries. Conduct tasks pertaining to authentication (ADS, LDAP, etc.).

Technical support and troubleshooting: -15%

• Conduct research activities on servers, operating systems, and layered applications. Create and apply scripts to meet defined needs

Network support:-15%

• Troubleshoot server and network related issues and problems. Apply and document server and operating system patches and updates.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
• Technology or related field required.
• Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education based on the following: AA = 2 years experience; BA/BS = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience.

Experience:

• Four years applied experience planning, installing, documenting, maintaining, supporting, troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Two years practical experience and knowledge with computer security and system analysis procedures and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to research, identify, troubleshoot, and correct server and system problems using system utilities and diagnostic tools in timely capacity.
• Experience in enterprise technical environment preferred.
• Experience in switching, routing, and server / network security preferred.
• Organizational ability for project management preferred.
• Experience with load balances and proxy servers such as Netscalar and IPVS preferred.