Systems Administrator II-III

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 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

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.