Systems Administrator

UITS ADVANCED CYBERINFRASTRUCT (UA-RTAC-IUBLA)

At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU’s vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Research Technologies, Advanced Cyberinfrastructure, High Performance File Systems.

• Configures, tests, troubleshoots, upgrades/modifies, and maintains computer systems utilizing advanced systems analysis techniques which include hardware/software configuration and installation, OS installation and support, security, backup infrastructure, data protection, performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, storage allocation, etc.
• Collaborates, evaluates, develops and implements best practices to keep pace with emerging technologies as it pertains to server systems and computing environments overall.
• Acts as a point of contact and/or as project lead; works closely with design and development teams to ensure decision makers are updated on project progress and made aware of project issues that may need resolution.
• Facilitates tactical and strategic planning discussions with stakeholders to reach consensus on direction, project scope, or common understanding of complex issues.
• Provides recommendations on project scoping, planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and schedule assignments.
• Works to identify areas of improvement throughout the implementation and support process; recommends / facilitates business and architectural process re-engineering sessions as needed.
• May serve as project leader; often provides guidance to junior peers.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in computer science or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of systems administration or related experience
• Experience with at least 2 scripting languages

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Industry standard certification(s)

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Advanced knowledge of virtualized computer systems, storage systems, backup systems, network systems, network protocol and software interfaces, TCP-IP protocols, and load balancers
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve highly complex problems

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Sys Admin, Engineer & Program

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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