Systems Administrator II (Full-Time; Temporary)

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is seeking a Systems Administrator II (Full-Time; Temporary) to ensure reliable, secure IT operations in Research Information Technology.

The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, OS, storage, backups, and security updates, with strong emphasis on UNIX/Linux administration and scripting. Experience with Windows Server, virtualization, and databases is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.
• 4 years of UNIX/Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot servers and OS.
• Manage storage, backups, and security updates.
• Use scripting/automation to improve admin tasks.
• Collaborate with team and users to resolve issues.

Skills

UNIX/Linux systems administration

Scripting/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Eight years related education/experience

Tools

Windows Server administration

Active Directory

Hyper-V

Proxmox

SQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)

NFS/SMB file sharing

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

UNIX/Linux administration tools

Job description

Systems Administrator II (Full-Time; Temporary)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_15031

Department

READI Core 50013528

Business Unit

Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Remote/Telecommuting

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

FULL - TIME ; TEMPORARY The Systems Administrator II supports the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of Research Information Technology systems by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting servers, operating systems, applications, user accounts, storage, backups, and security updates. The position also uses scripting and automation to improve system administration, works with team members and users to resolve technical issues, and helps maintain system performance, availability, data integrity, and security. The role requires substantial independence and technical expertise in UNIX /Linux systems administration, with additional experience in areas such as Windows Server, virtualization, networking, databases, and programming considered beneficial.

Posting Category

Operations

Working Title

Systems Administrator II (Full-Time; Temporary)

Job Title

Systems Administrator II

Salary Grade

IT00

Appointment Type

W2 - TEMP NON FAC HRLY

Salary Range

$50/hour

Job Requisition Begin Date

10/07/2026

Application Review Date

10/26/2026

Review Date Information

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Computer Science or related field (Will consider eight years related education/experience)

Required Experience

4 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience with UNIX (Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X server, Solaris, AIX ) systems administration (Will consider eight years related education/experience)

Required License

No

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications

UNIX (Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X server, Solaris, AIX) systems administration

Preferred Education

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience

Windows Server administration;Active Directory and management of Windows networks; Virtualization Microsoft Hyper-V and Proxmox; SQL ; Basic database administration of databases such as Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server; Network file systems including NFS , SMB / CIFS ; Basic application development using computer languages such as Java, Python, Perl, Ruby, C, C++; Basic web development using technologies such as HTML5, CSS , PHP , Java EE, Python, Ruby.

Preferred License

No