System Administrator

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title System Administrator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department IPO-Information Technology
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a System Administrator for Institutional Planning and Operations (IP&O). The System Administrator reports to the Assistant Director of Information Technology and is responsible for leveraging endpoint management solutions to provision, deploy, update, secure and troubleshoot end-user devices; including using Active Directory Domain Services to manage and enforce security policies at managed desktops, KACE Systems Management to roll out software and manage security updates at workstations, and Cisco AMP for Endpoints to address malware threats, among others.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Manages desktop encryption and maintains Windows departmental images, including the deployment of new Windows 10 versions and rolling out new features.
  • Other responsibilities include: Managing Windows servers, providing second-level end-user support, working on special projects and writing and updating documentation as needed.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Exempt
Grade 05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 70752.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 89501.000
Annual Maximum Salary 108250.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement

Rutgers University requires all new employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the employee a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Based on current guidance, individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use in the United States or a vaccine that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. Eligibility for a booster against COVID-19 varies and is explained on the University’s web site located at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine. Failure to provide proof of primary vaccination and booster will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferable in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience as Administrator of Windows Server environments that include Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 and Windows 2019.
Certifications/Licenses
  • A valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • SME level of experience managing Microsoft’s AD DS, DNS Server, File and Print Services, DFSR, IIS, Remote Access Server and Windows Server Update Services.
  • Strong PowerShell scripting skills.
  • SME level experience managing endpoint management solutions such as KACE Systems Management, Microsoft System Center, or Microsoft Intune Mobile Device Management.
  • Extensive experience creating, mantaining and deploying Windows 10 images through the use of Microsoft native tools such as Microsoft Deployment Toolkit or Dell’s ImageAssist.
  • Experience with Center for Internet Security tools (CIS CSAT Pro, and CIS CAT Pro)
  • Knowledge of SolarWinds’ Orion Platform is preferred, including products such as NPM, SAM and NTM
  • Ability to understand complex networks and system architectures.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills, including oral, written and presentation.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MCSE 2012 and MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification preferred.
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert preferred.
Equipment Utilized
  • KACE
  • Cisco AMP for Endpoints
  • Microsoft Intune MDM
  • Windows RDS Services, Windows BitLocker, and Windows AppLocker
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • At times, the incumbent may need to work outside of normal work hours to minimize server maintenance downtime.
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record

Posting Details


Posting Number 22ST1517
Posting Open Date 04/29/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Off Campus
Location Details
Knightsbridge, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.



Infection Control and Safety


This position is subject to all Rutgers University policies, including TB surveillance and other infection control and safety policies. Please review the Tuberculosis Surveillance Policy for additional information.



Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement



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