IT System Administrator II

Position Title IT System Administrator II Position Number 001941 Department Information Technology Service - 205400 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or a
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or an
• Associate's degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary purpose of the IT System Administrator II position is to serve as the lead Google Workspaces administrator responsible for managing Google Workspaces through Google administrative interfaces and command-line tools such as GAM . This person will be responsible for working to ensure the Google Workspaces environment is meeting the needs of the Campus.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for a wide variety of Computer Systems Administration duties.
• Responsible for the research, implementation maintenance, and troubleshooting of various Linux configurations.
• Work will often involve the installation and configuration of servers and/or virtual servers and server-based applications to help keep these machines and applications up to date, secure, and performing optimally. These servers and/or virtual servers and applications are based on various Linux operating systems such as RHEL and CentOS in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Responsible for university compliance with policies and procedures.
• Work will include patching, configuring, securing, and monitoring various server installations.
• Work with other members and units of Information Technology Services to implement other enterprise-wide applications and services and to build and maintain an infrastructure from which these services and applications will be delivered.
• Ansible is used to ensure a standard deployment is done and that it can be easily audited.
• Shibboleth is used to front application authentication where possible.

Suggested Salary Range $75,000 - $100,000 Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Additionally, list a minimum of 3 professional references on the application. AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Director of Human Resources/ EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187

Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144

ADA /504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056 Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/33316 Posting Number 201500917P