Systems Administrator II

Systems Administrator II

Posting Number: R0004621
Location: Portland Campus

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Position Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Systems Administrator II implements and maintains technologies supporting the centralized management and deployment of Apple devices for the university at large and provides network and systems support for the Portland campus. Works alone and as a team-member on a wide variety of projects that have a distinct impact upon the university. Involves some contact with students, faculty and staff as well as with individuals and organizations outside of the university.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities of the Systems Administrator II include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

• Configure and maintain the university's Apple device management solution. JAMF is the current solution and supports 500 end points. Configure iOS, iPadOS and macOS devices.
  
• Leverage Active Directory and other management services to meet the needs of departments and the university as a whole.
  
• Share the responsibility for the successful operation of the systems and network devices which provide file and print, e-mail, web, course management, media, and other infrastructure services in an environment of over 800 users.
  
• Support servers in a mixed Windows/Linux environment.
  
• Serve as primary hands-on local contact for network, server infrastructure, and telephony issues for the Portland campus.
  
• Provide end-user support and troubleshooting for service related problems.
  
• Design, implement, document, and maintain servers, services, and dependent infrastructure.
  
• Design, document, implement, and maintain processes, scripts, or programs for systems and network management using available application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools.
  
• Serves as a resource for identifying and solving computer related hardware and software problems.
  
• Serves as a member of the WITS Network Services group which oversees and performs functions pertinent to the implementation of hardware, software and network services on campus. These include but are not limited to:
  
• - managing the operation, activities and services of the campus computing networks;
  
• - supporting network software, including some application development and maintenance;
  
• - maintaining and monitoring the connectivity to off-campus networks, including the Internet;
  
• - performing system administration of networked servers and appliances;
  
• - maintaining security of the campus computer network;
  
• - researching and recommending software and hardware solutions for stated needs;
  
• - performing service calls for network related problems on campus;
  
• - writing applications using various scripts, macros, and programming languages.
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five years work experience as a system administrator supporting Windows and Linux systems in a complex heterogeneous networked environment, including resource and account management, software installation and configuration, security configuration, and service upgrades and migrations.

COMPETENCIES STATEMENT (UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT, AND/OR JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES NEEDED FOR SUCCESS)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Apple device management systems and methodologies.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure systems architecture and methodologies.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of server virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of datacenter storage, network and backup architectures and platforms.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer deployment technologies, including Microsoft System Center.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Linux servers and architecture and fundamental computer networking concepts and protocols.
  
• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis of issues with systems and applications on Linux and Windows platforms.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory administration including Group Policy.
  
• Familiarity with one or more scripting languages, for example: perl, python, ruby, bash, .Net, VBS, PowerShell.
  
• Familiarity with software revision control software such as git, svn, cvs.
  
• Ability to write clear technical documentation.
  
• Strong service orientation.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships with a variety of campus constituencies.
  
• A proven ability to make technical issues understandable, and an ability to match technical opportunities to university goals.
  
• Preferred skills include experience in SQL, network hardware configuration, firewall configuration, and relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement.
  

Salary: $70,000

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  
• Current Resume
  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Typical work schedule:
Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm


Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Portland-Campus/Systems-Administrator-II_R0004621

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