Systems Administrator I

Job Title

Systems Administrator I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Technology Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment  

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who we are 

Technology Services provides reliable and accessible IT services to elevate and enhance Texas A&M University. We provide IT leadership to the campus community while enabling the research, education and service mission of Texas A&M. With trusted services and innovative solutions, we are changing the technology landscape on campus.  To learn more about IT at Texas A&M University visit us at: https://it.tamu.edu/  

What we want 

We are seeking a System Administrator I, who is interested in learning about cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role is ideal for someone eager to expand their skill set into the dynamic field of cloud technology alongside their core systems administration duties. While in this role, you will support routine systems administration support functions and expand your knowledge into cloud computing platforms. If this position sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply!

What You Need to Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates' education and experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND two years of systems administration experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively within and across teams. 

• Must have strong interpersonal skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure; preferably with management and deployment of resources.

• Knowledge of M365 Platform including but not limited to Exchange, SharePoint, Team, and One Drive.

• Advanced cross-disciplined IT skills, advanced analysis and troubleshooting/problem-solving, client relations skills, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, understands context/interrelationships, and familiarity with ITIL

Responsibilities:

• Cloud/Server Platform Administration: Provide technical guidance and oversight for server administration and cloud platforms.  Set-up and configure large and complex servers; develop complex system logic and configuration; and conduct complex server performance analyses and tuning.  Coordinate routine audits of systems and software.

• Problem Management: Oversee and coordinate the analysis of system logs.  Help coordinate and monitor the problem management process to include backup support.  Troubleshoot complex network problems.  Provide Tier III support.

• Client Consultation: Provide technical oversight for the development of plans for cloud resources and deployment of those workloads.

• Documentation: Oversee the process used to document server support methods, procedures, and configuration.

• New Technology Planning, Evaluation, Deployment, and System Integration Testing: Coordinate the evaluation of new technologies.  Make recommendations based on the evaluation of new technologies for their applicability to the client’s needs.  Create, evaluate, and approve plans for the implementation of new technology deployments and system integration testing.

• Data Security: Oversee the maintenance of system security, and for protecting and recovering client data.  Develop disaster recovery plans for complex systems. 

• Project Planning Support: Collaborate with the project leader to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases and identifying personnel and computing equipment requirements.

• Common Duties: May coordinate the technical activities of a project team; complete reports and summaries for management and/or users including status reports, problem reports, progress summaries, and system utilization reports; serve as a senior member of an information resource team responsible for setting technical direction; and perform all or some of the duties of a Systems Administrator II.

• Professional Development: Participate in training and professional development sessions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online 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.