Systems Administrator II

Texas A&M University; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in College Station, TX seeks a Systems Administrator II to perform complex systems administration support, troubleshoot, analyze, and improve server environments in collaboration with IT teams.

The role emphasizes day-to-day admin of large client servers, hardware/software upgrades, security, backups, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning, with onsite work in College Station.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of systems administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration and support of established, large and multiple client servers/systems.
• Install, upgrade, and configure server hardware and software.
• Assist with design and implementation of server systems.

Skills

Azure Infra

Power BI

GitHub

Windows Server Admin

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Azure Infra

Power BI

GitHub

Windows Server Admin

Job description

Systems Administrator II

Agency: Texas A&M University

Department: Technology Services - Strategic Alliances & Partners

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the job: The Systems Administrator II performs complex and specialized systems administration support functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, de-bugging, and problem-solving.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Systems Administration

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of established, large and multiple client servers/systems.
• Installs, upgrades, and configures server hardware and software.
• Assists with the design and implementation of server systems.
• Installs and configures network file servers and hardware.
• Provides technical oversight of server testing and application.
• Conducts server performance analyses and tuning.
• Creates programs for automating system administration.
• Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs complex hardware and software for servers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs configuration problems and troubleshoots routine network problems.
• Provides Tier II support and assists with Tier III support, including assisting with routine audits of systems and software.
• Evaluates and follows through on issues and problems until resolved or escalated.
• Performs annual security assessments.
• Designs system security measures, data backup, and protection methods.
• Develops disaster recovery plans for servers.

Technical Collaboration

• Implements new technology deployments and system integration testing.
• Implements the evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability to clients’ needs.
• Assists project leaders with developing work plans and time schedules for projects requiring coordination between multiple units within the department or IT Operations team.

Documentation

• Reviews the accuracy of documentation of server support methods, procedures, and configuration.

Research

• Researches, recommends, specifies, and plans for large server hardware and software purchases in support of clients’ overall goals.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $67,000 - $70,180 annually*

*Compensation is based on the analyses of the above qualifications during the recruitment process.

Other Factors: This role is onsite in College Station, TX

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of systems administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Infrastructure.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with GitHub.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric Linux and Windows Server Admin.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving, client relations, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, context and interrelationships, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.