Systems Administrator II

Job Title

Systems Administrator II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services - Strategic Alliances & Partners

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the job: 

The Systems Administrator II performs complex and specialized systems administration support functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, de-bugging, and problem-solving.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Systems Administration

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of established, large and multiple client servers/systems. 

• Installs, upgrades, and configures server hardware and software. Assists with the design and implementation of server systems.

• Installs and configures network file servers and hardware. Provides technical oversight of server testing and application.

• Conducts server performance analyses and tuning.

• Creates programs for automating system administration.

• Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems.

• Troubleshoots and repairs complex hardware and software for servers.

• Troubleshoots and repairs configuration problems and troubleshoots routine network problems.

• Provides Tier II support and assists with Tier III support, including assisting with routine audits of systems and software.

• Evaluates and follows through on issues and problems until resolved or escalated. Performs annual security assessments.

•  Designs system security measures, data backup, and protection methods.

• Develops disaster recovery plans for servers.

Technical Collaboration

• Implements new technology deployments and system integration testing. Implements the evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability to clients’ needs.

• Assists project leaders with developing work plans and time schedules for projects requiring coordination between multiple units within the department or IT Operations team.

Documentation

• Reviews the accuracy of documentation of server support methods, procedures, and configuration.

• Researches, recommends, specifies, and plans for large server hardware and software purchases in support of clients’ overall goals.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $67,000 - $70,180 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

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of systems administration experience.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure Infrastructure.

• Experience with Power BI.

• Experience with GitHub.

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric Linux and Windows Server Admin.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving, client relations, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, context and interrelationships, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

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.