Systems/Network Analyst 3

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 59,093 - 110,011; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque seeks a Systems/Network Analyst 3 to manage, monitor, and optimize server hardware across multiple systems and virtual environments. The role emphasizes reliability, security, and efficient operations.

You will coordinate OS/app updates, manage user access, and troubleshoot complex server issues while supporting staff and projects with strong scripting and analytic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Degree and/or experience may be interchangeable on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix server administration and security practices.
• Experience with server maintenance, OS/app updates, backups, and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and monitor server‑related hardware across multiple systems and virtual environments.
• Coordinate OS and application upgrades, backups, and repository servers.
• Install and update application software on servers and databases.
• Manage internal/external users, security, and access control.
• Maintain networks and security in coordination with IT staff.
• Provide programming/troubleshooting support and staff training for custom apps.
• Contribute to projects to optimize, standardize, and document systems design.

Skills

Linux/Unix scripting

Shell scripting

Python

JavaScript

Security hardening

Programming concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years related experience

Tools

Oracle 19c

Nutanix AHV

Nagios

Kaseya

Groundworks

Samba

Postfix

Rsync

Job description

Job Title: Systems/Network Analyst 3

Position Summary

We are looking for experienced Systems/Network Analyst 3 staff responsible for managing, maintaining, and monitoring server‑related hardware across multiple systems and virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Management, maintenance, and monitoring of server‑related hardware for multiple systems, servers, and virtual environments.
• Coordination and implementation of upgrading and updating operating systems, applications, databases, backup/recovery, and repository servers.
• Installation and updating of application software on multiple servers and databases.
• Managing the server’s internal and external users, including creation, security, and monitoring.
• Maintaining networks and security in coordination with the Program Director and IT staff.
• Providing strong programming skills and troubleshooting, guidance, and training of staff on custom applications.
• Working on small-, medium-, and large‑scale projects to optimize, standardize, and update systems design, documentation, and communications.

Conditions of Employment

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux/Unix: high‑level programming skills (shell scripting, Python, JavaScript, PERL, etc.).
• Knowledge of RHEL security and best practices, IPTABLES, NFTABLES, and security hardening.
• Linux systems administration, including command‑line skill, Up2date, yum, Cron, Samba, Postfix, Rsync.
• Oracle: skill with Oracle 19c and higher, PL/SQL, SQL, backup and recovery tools.
• Other: knowledge of encryption clients and tools (e.g., Nutanix AHV, Nagios, Kaseya, Groundworks, Storage Area Networks (SAN)).
• Security+ and CySA+, HTML/CSS, JavaScript.

Additional Requirements

• Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
• Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Location

Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM

Department

Center for HPV Prevention (099A0)

Employment Type

Term – Full‑Time Staff

Pay

$4,924.40 - $9,167.60 per month

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

Yes

EEO and Veteran Preference Statement

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Background Check Confirmation

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.