System Administrator III

System Administrator III

Job Title
System Administrator III

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Office Of Information Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,186.76 monthly

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Systems Administrator III, under direction, serves as technical lead for systems administration projects or services. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a systems administration support team. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and oversight for server administration. Sets-up and configures large and complex servers, develops complex system logic and configuration, and conducts complex server performance analyses and tuning. Coordinates routine audits of systems and software.
  
• Oversees and coordinates the analysis of system logs. Helps coordinate and monitor the problem management process to include backup support. Troubleshoots complex network problems. Provides Tier III support.
  
• Provides technical oversight for the development of plans for large server hardware and software purchases. Develops specifications and plans for large and complex purchases of server hardware.
  
• Oversees the process used to document server support methods, procedures, and configuration.
  
• Creates, evaluates, and approves plans for the implementation of new technology deployments and system integration testing.
  
• Oversees the maintenance of system security for protecting and recovering client data. Develops disaster recovery plans for complex systems.
  
• Coordinates the evaluation of new technologies. Makes recommendations based on the evaluation of new technologies based on client needs.
  
• Collaborates with the project leader to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.
  

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education -Bachelor's degree in applicable field
  
• Experience - Five years of related experience.
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  
• Project management,
  
• Mentoring,
  
• Negotiation skills,
  
• Basic vendor relations,
  
• Advanced client relations skills,
  
• Proposal writing,
  
• Business acumen,
  
• Persuasive communication,
  
• Adaptability to change,
  
• Team leadership skills,
  
• Quality assurance methodologies.
  

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  

Licensing / Professional Certification - None.

Physical Requirements - None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Weekend and evening work occasionally required.
  
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
  
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
  

First review of applications will be December 22, 2022

Salary: $62,241/annually

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  
• At least 3 professional references and their full contact information, and
  
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)
  

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/System-Administrator-III_R-057148





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