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Senior Systems Administrator/Lead Systems Administrator

Employer
Brown University
Location
Rhode Island, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Aug 8, 2024

Job Details



Senior Systems Administrator/Lead Systems Administrator

REQ195753
Barus & Holley

Job Description:

The School of Engineering at Brown University has a new and exciting opportunity to hire a Senior Systems Administrator / Lead Systems Administrator.

Manage, maintain and support the School of Engineering (SoE), and related, AD domain-based computing infrastructure, including software installation, licensing, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting. Implement and support educational, research and administrative systems and applications, assuring that all security, auditing, and restart/recovery functions are properly operating. Monitor performance and provide capacity planning information. Identify areas where improvements are desirable and suggest improvements. Provide assistance and training to IT Support Consultants and other SoE technical staff, including temps, interns and student workers. Evaluate vendor-supplied software and make buy/build recommendations. Resolve particularly complex or critical technical problems. Function as a project manager as required. Author and maintain relevant documentation as required. Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a complex environment with competing demands. Other duties as assigned to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization's Values.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.

The successful candidate, as a minimum, should have the following background:

Grade 10 Senior Systems Administrator
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 2-3 of experience with systems.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with Hyper-V Virtualization.
  • Conceptual knowledge of all and in-depth knowledge of some of the following: technical architectures, security, networking, middleware, SDLC, system imaging tools, Azure and Intune.
  • Problem resolution skills; e.g. dump reading, traces, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written).
  • Strong ability to prioritize activities.
  • Demonstrates a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.


Grade 11 Lead Systems Administrator
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • 4-5 years of experience with systems administration.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with Hyper-V Virtualization.
  • Conceptual knowledge of all and in-depth knowledge of some of the following: technical architectures, security, networking, middleware, SDLC, system imaging tools, Azure and Intune.
  • Expert Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems. Basic/Intermediate Linux Operating Systems experience preferred.
  • Problem resolution skills; e.g. dump reading, traces, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written).
  • Strong ability to multitask and prioritize activities.
  • Demonstrates a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.


Please submit a cover letter, specifying which position you are applying to and a resume with your application.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

For current information on Brown's vaccine requirements and other community health matters, please refer to the Healthy Brown website.

Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package, including time off and annual paid holidays. Benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-05-22

Job Posting Title:
Senior Systems Administrator/Lead Systems Administrator

Department:
School of Engineering

Grade:
Grade 10

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Position Work Location:
Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.


To apply, visit https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/staff-careers-brown/job/Barus--Holley/Senior-Systems-Administrator-Lead-Systems-Administrator_REQ195753.

Company

Brown University

Founded in 1764, Brown is a nonprofit leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

The spirit of the undergraduate Open Curriculum infuses every aspect of the University. Brown is a place where rigorous scholarship, complex problem-solving and service to the public good are defined by intense collaboration, intellectual discovery and working in ways that transcend traditional boundaries. As a private, nonprofit institution, the University advances its mission through support from a community invested in Brown's commitment to advance knowledge and make a positive difference locally and globally.

Brown is a leading research university, where stellar faculty and student researchers deploy deep content knowledge to generate new discoveries on those issues and many more. What sets their work apart? Collectively, Brown's researchers are driven by the idea that their work will have a positive impact in the world.

Brown students and faculty are tackling the nation’s opioid crisis. Planning the next Mars landing site. Uncovering the locations of ancient civilizations. Advising world leaders on new political models. Exploring new frontiers in multimedia arts. In each of their intellectual endeavors, our scholars and researchers are uncommonly driven by the belief that their work must — and will — have an impact in their communities, in society and the world.

We are a learning community grounded in a commitment of respect for the diversity of viewpoints that is fundamentally essential to intellectual discovery. We encourage the right of all individuals to express ideas and perspectives — and we embrace the value of vigorous debate in pursuit of knowledge.

Providence, Rhode Island — Brown's home for more than two and a half centuries — is a vibrant place to live, work and study, a stimulating hub for innovation, and a city rich in cultural diversity. 

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