Systems Administrator II-III

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s IT Enterprise Operations is seeking Systems Administrator II/III to support the College Station campus. You will maintain enterprise systems, storage, and virtualization, while driving automation initiatives and collaborating with teams to improve services.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of systems administration experience and proven skills in Python development, VMware, VDI, and backups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of systems administration experience for Level II.
• 5 years of systems administration experience for Level III.
• Experience with Python development, storage, VMware, VDI, backups, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer enterprise IT systems and storage.
• Collaborate with teams to implement improvements and automation.
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance of critical infrastructure.
• Occasional after-hours support as needed to maintain operations.

Skills

System administration

Python development

VMware

VDI

Backup services

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

Enterprise Storage

Infrastructure automation tools

Job description

Job Title

Systems Administrator II-III Agency Texas A&M University Department Technology Services - IT Enterprise Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff Job

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Opportunity to Contribute Texas A&M's IT Enterprise Operations department is hiring a Systems Administrator each with a specific focus depending upon the teams mission as described below. You will have an opportunity to tell us more about which team you would be most interested in and why!

What we want

We are recruiting for multiple levels of a Systems Administrator and our immediate needs are for Systems Administrator II and III positions.

Minimum qualifications for a Systems Administrator II

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and three years of systems administration experience.

Minimum qualifications for a Systems Administrator III

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and five years of systems administration experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A blend of experience with Python Development, Enterprise Storage, VMware Cloud Foundation, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Enterprise Backup services, and infrastructure automation initiatives.

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

What you need to know

Salary range: $69,550.08 - $80,000* annually

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies. Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Other Requirements and Factors

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system. This role may require working outside of standard office hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support the demands of technology services and ensure the seamless operation of essential systems. This position is security sensitive. This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures. All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements (If applicable). This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.