Systems Administrator Associate Part Time

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 51,660; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Systems Administrator Associate for a part-time position, primarily remote. The role involves installing software, monitoring system performance, and maintaining data integrity in various systems.

Applicants must have a relevant bachelor's degree and will benefit from health, dental, and retirement options among many other perks.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in a relevant major.
• No experience required; preferred 1-2 years in IT role.

Responsibilities

• Installs new software and infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitors system performance and resolves issues.
• Performs data backups and recoveries.

Skills

ImageNow

identity management/provisioning

information security

LDAP

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Office

Microsoft SharePoint

Server hardware

Tomcat

VMware vCloud Director

VMware vSphere

Windows Operating System

Microsoft PowerShell

PL/SQL

Shell Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft (MCSE, MCSD, MCSA)

SQL Server

VMware

Job description

Systems Administrator Associate Part Time

Department: School of Professional Studies

Salary/Grade: NEX/17

Job Summary: Installs new software and infrastructure upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, monitors system performance and resolves related problems. Performs system backups and recovery. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.

Position will be 95% remote.

Target hiring range: $35.00 to $37.50 per hour.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides recommendations regarding infrastructure planning and budgeting.
• Maintains growth statistics, space forecasts, backup systems, and infrastructure inventories.
• Performs data backups and recoveries.
• Monitors and maintains continuity with system licensing and maintenance agreements.
• Maintains production change control schedule and participates in change control.
• Performs infrastructure upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination.
• Performs infrastructure administration setup.
• Coordinates infrastructure planning and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• No experience required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Enterprise Applications: ImageNow
• Infrastructure: identity management/provisioning, information security, LDAP, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook), Microsoft SharePoint, Server hardware, Tomcat, VMware vCloud Director, VMware vSphere, Windows Operating System
• Programming Languages and Frameworks: Microsoft PowerShell, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting
• Certification/Licensure: Microsoft (MCSE, MCSD, MCSA), SQL Server, VMware
• Compliance: HIPAA
• Analytical: critical thinking, decision making, enterprise directory services, judgment, problem solving, troubleshooting, use‑case analysis
• Project: organizational skills, planning

Preferred Qualifications

Priority consideration to all applicants who have 1 or 2 years work experience within an information technology role.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits; pre‑tax and flex spending accounts; retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Work‑Life and Wellness programs and services, flexible work arrangements, childcare and senior/adult care assistance.

Professional Growth & Development resources and tools.

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

For work‑life and wellness information, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html.

For professional growth & development resources, visit https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.