Systems Administrator 4

Updated: Feb 21, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Network and Desktop Computing

UC Title: SYS ADM 4

Position Number: 40309898

Reports to: Systems Administration Supv 2

Working Title: Systems Administrator 4

Cost Center: Network and Desktop Computing (428543) 

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 4/22/2022

Job Code: 000520

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of the UCI Health Server Infrastructure. Incumbent is expected to learn and know new technology that impacts systems and quickly resolve any problems involved in integrating new technologies with internal systems. Incumbent supports systems for four data centers running over 1400 Windows and Linux based servers and 8000 client machines. Incumbent is expected to conduct system analysis and development with limited support and direction.  Incumbent produces documentation including server specifications, disaster recovery, and application recovery manuals in text and web-based formats.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Annual Rate  Minimum  $100,600.00                         Midpoint               $145,700.00                         Maximum              $190,800.00

Required Qualifications:

• Skill to independently prioritize projects and meet deadlines
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in IT server, network and storage
• Expertise with the following technologies:
  -            Boot from SAN: advanced
  -            Fiber Channel (FC) including FC Zoning, WWNs, and storage fabric: advanced
  -            Layer 2 networking: expert
  -            Layer 3 networking: advanced
  -            VMware clustering and networking: expert
  -            Cisco UCS networking: advanced
  -            NSX-T networking: advancedTCP/IP, ARP, DHCP, UDP, TCP, DNS, Routing & Firewalls: advanced
  -            Windows Failover Clustering:entry
  -            Linux: entry
  -       Cisco IOS & NX-OS as well with LACP, PaGP and VPC trunking: entry
• Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner
• Understanding of system performance monitoring and actions that can be taken to improve or correct performance
• Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
  Demonstrated skills associated with adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution
• Experience with design, configuration, operation, repair, and tuning of technology systems
• Advanced experience writing and editing the most complex scripts used to perform system maintenance and administration
• Advanced knowledge of computer security best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing most complex server-based software
• Must be self-motivated with an ability to work well with teams
• Demonstrated skill to work independently and to prioritize and manage a relative number of simultaneous requests and to work on tasks which may not be clearly defined
• Adept at problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CCNP or Higher
• Previous work experience supporting Windows OS and Citrix Presentation Server
• VMWare Certification
• Previous work experience with scripting using: VMware PowerCLI & Powershell, Bash and Python
• Knowledge of medical and academic industry structures

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.