Systems Administrator III

Texas State University

San Marcos (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 101,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Generous Time Off

Wellness and Balance

Professional Growth

Welcoming Campus

Tuition Benefits

Retirement Security

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos is seeking a Systems Administrator III to join Central System Operations. This role maintains servers and services, ensuring reliability and performance for campus IT services.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Linux administration experience, knowledge of configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible), and solid networking basics. You will work with cloud and on‑prem systems and collaborate with university staff and vendors.

Qualifications

Two years of Linux administration experience.
Experience with Puppet, Chef, Ansible or similar configuration management tools.
Experience with enterprise networking fundamentals (VLAN, Firewall, IP routing).
Experience troubleshooting server/network problems.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and deploy container images using Ansible and Kubernetes.
Work independently with minimal direction.
Keep software and firmware of server systems up to date.
Recommend improvements to current systems and stay up to date on technology.
Troubleshoot environment issues and suggest improvements.
Install and maintain new OS versions and third‑party software.
Work with change management and revision control systems.
Administer cloud-hosted and on‑premises services.
Collaborate with university staff and vendors for support.
Provide clear documentation for new services and review existing docs.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Job description

Systems Administrator III

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 2027133
Posting/Functional Title: Systems Administrator III
University Pay Plan Title: Systems Administrator III
Location: San Marcos
Department: Central System Operations
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Funding Source: Permanent
Monthly Salary: $8,333.33+comm
Job Category: Exempt
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-Time
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM
Job Open Date: 10/30/2026

Required Qualifications

Two years of Linux administration experience
Experience using configuration management software such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.
Experience with enterprise networking fundamentals (VLAN, Firewall, IP routing, etc.)
Experience troubleshooting server / network problems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google GCP
Experience with containerization
Experience using/writing Terraform
Experience managing systems in a higher education or enterprise environment
Experience working with monitoring services such as nagios or grafana
Experience with web servers (nginx, lighttpd, Apache, etc.)
Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.
Experience using revision control system such as Git or Subversion

Job Description

The Systems Administrator III is responsible for administering and maintaining servers and services under the team’s management.

Job Duties

Build, maintain, and deploy container images using tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes
Work independently and stay on task with minimal direction
Keep software and firmware of server systems up to date
Recommend improvements to current systems, or new opportunities when they present themselves. Stay up to date on ever changing state of technology
Troubleshoot problems within the environment and recommend possible improvement
Install and maintain new versions of operating systems and third‑party software
Work with change management and revision control systems
Administer and manage a combination of cloud‑hosted and on‑premises services
Work closely with various technical professionals across the university and third‑party vendors to provide technical support as needed
Provide clear and effective documentation for new services, and review existing documentation periodically as time permits
Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Information to Applicants

ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family‑friendly resources to support your personal well‑being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.
At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today.