"Systems Administrator"

Position Purpose

The Systems Administrator supports learning by maintenance of existing software applications and development of new applications in support of management information needs of Aurora University and various university departments.

Core Competencies

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, maintain and support AU’s Learning Management System (LMS) and Administrative Systems that are used by AU students and faculty.
• Develop, maintain and support for Windows / Linux (RHEL/CentOS), Nutanix, Cloud Based systems, and Storage Infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain and support system backups.
• Create and maintain server and system documentation.
• Develop, maintain and support the ITS website and other related sites.
• Administer and support the physical security system.
• Collaborate with ITS team to plan, implement, and support system design changes and updates for existing and new systems.
• Monitor applications and systems.
• Provide after-hours support for infrastructure and application escalated situations as well as occasional weekend maintenance.

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• A+, MCSA / MCSE, or CCNA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience supporting Linux and Windows based servers.
• Working knowledge of server and storage hardware.
• Administration and deployment of open-source applications.
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP and administration of SaaS based applications.
• Intimately familiar with configuring and managing a full stack (i.e. LAMP, MEAN, etc.) preferred.
• Training end users on applications preferred.
• Administering systems from the command line and scripting with PowerShell, BASH, and Python preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Active Directory, Nutanix, Storage (SAN) administration.
• Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of using AI based tools for systems administration.
• Ability to work independently and be dependable.
• Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a constructive working relationship with other team members.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds. Travel to alternate sites as needs demand.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $60,000-$68,000 per year. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.