System Administrator II

University of Central Missouri (UCM); Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a System Administrator II to oversee server management with expertise in Windows and Linux environments. This role involves planning, installation, troubleshooting, and providing technical support to ensure optimal campus-wide system functionality. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and substantial experience in systems administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field is required.
• Five years of experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of server/network security and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, document, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux servers.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for server issues.
• Monitor and implement changes to enhance operating system efficiency.

Skills

Server administration

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Security practices

Network management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Windows

Red Hat Linux

Storage arrays

Server management tools

Job description

The System Administrator II will have a full scope of understanding of server administration at the intermediate to advanced level for Windows and/or Red Hat Linux based servers to include planning, installation, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overall support. The System Administrator II will have the ability to install, configure, maintain, and document multi-system solutions that pertain to campus-wide systems, backup systems, server firewalls, security, etc., and the ability to troubleshoot all appropriate systems. In addition, this position will provide technical support and assist with troubleshooting on assigned work orders and projects for new and existing hardware and software systems. The System Administrator II will have the intermediate to advanced level ability to install, configure, implement, and document network-related issues and problems as it pertains to servers, storage arrays, firewalls, and general connectivity, and the ability to troubleshoot all such systems.

Server administration:-40%

• Plan, install, document, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux based servers

• Maintain and document server adds, changes, and deletes from server inventory list

• Develop, maintain, plan, and troubleshoot server virtualization

• Design, install, document, maintain, and support storage arrays

• Effectively communicate with Office of Technology staff, campus users, and vendors

• Define, implement, and maintain server firewalls and rules

Systems support:-25%

• Intermediate understanding and application of authentication, routing, switching, security, application, installation, etc.

• Conduct IP management using standard best practices

• Apply and administer security practices

• Conduct appropriate backup and recovery procedures of servers, data, operating systems, and tape libraries

• Intermediate understanding of authentication (ADS,LDAP, etc.)

Technical support and troubleshooting:-20%

• Ability to troubleshoot intermediate server hardware and software related issues and problems

• System design and engineer for intermediate technical projects

• Create, develop, and apply scripts to meet defined needs

• Document and improve processes and procedures

Network support:-15%

• Research, plan, implement, document and apply system patches and updates

• Troubleshoot and resolve immediate network related issues and problems

• Monitor, evaluate, and implement configuration changes to operating system efficiency

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify)
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field.
  
• 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.

Experience:

• Five (5) years applied experience planning, installing, documenting, maintaining, supporting, troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
  
• Three (3) years practical experience and knowledge in directory services, switching, routing, and server/network security.
  
• Experience in technical environment of supporting servers on larger networks with multiple servers and users.
  
• Demonstrated ability to research, identify, troubleshoot, and correct server and system problems using system utilities and diagnostic tools in timely capacity.
  
• Familiarity and understanding of system analysis procedures and techniques.
  
• Experience with load balancing and proxy servers such as Netscalar andIPVS
  
• Server administration certification preferred.
• MCSEor equivalent experience preferred.
  
• Applied experience with storage arrays – local,NAS,SAN, etc. preferred.
  
• Experience as a team leader .
  
• Ability to interpret and apply broad regulatory standards and technical specifications to assignments.

This position does require a background check and fingerprinting.