Department:

Systems and Security

Requested Start Date:

March 1, 2025

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30, some evenings and weekends required

Job Summary:

The System Administrator is the lead in systems administration, installation, configuration and maintenance of hardware and software in a diverse multi-platform server environment.  Understands complex relationships between components of the overall systems architecture. Has vast knowledge of operating system internals, file system structures and machine architectures, working experience with Linux and Windows system administrator tools, Linux shell scripts and powershell scripting. Exercises considerable independent judgment in carrying out the work and is responsible for achieving objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates and analyzes the feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications.
• Assists with integrating new and existing systems.
• Monitors data integrity and system security.
• Provides daily oversight of disaster recovery plans and their effective execution.
• Schedules system changes and/or upgrades.
• Develops standard procedures and schedules for the maintenance of the operating systems.
• Monitors and performs capacity planning on the servers and related datacenter environments.
• Analyzes data and forecasts the University’s current and future needs.
• Monitors and reviews application programs for efficient use of computer resources.
• Installs applications, develops system administration scripts, plans version release upgrades and patches.
• Ensures adherence to server administration processes and policies.
• Provides security administration and supports the development of processes and policies surrounding server administration.
• Installs and configures Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Develops, writes, tests, and modifies computer and utility programs and routines.
• Interfaces with computer manufactures to remain current on their products and services.
• Analyzes test results to detect or explain programming errors or causes of program malfunctions in system software.
• Monitors computer system performance and provides regularly scheduled maintenance on all application server platforms (patches/upgrades).
• Documents progress of projects/tasks using a ticketing system.
• Maintains both the systems software at current release levels, and enterprise wide directory services.
• Remains current on technology trends and best practices.
• Identifies opportunities for and contributes to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as customer and employee satisfaction. 
• Maintains Linux servers including DNS, DHCP, and syslog servers, and associated hardware.
• Monitors firewalls, IDS/IPS, virtualization platforms, and storage area networks (SAN).
• Sets-up and monitors Windows, Active Directory, and database servers and associated applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Two (2) years related experience.
  • Relevant certifications may be substituted for this requirement.

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Unofficial Transcripts (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.  Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
• Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
• RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
• 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
• Medical (PEEHIP)
• Optional plans:  vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.