"Systems Administrator"

Under general direction, develop, install, configure, optimize, and maintain integrity of the operating system environment for Stanford Department of Public Safety.

CORE DUTIES:

• Build, install, configure, analyze, tune, and troubleshoot operating system to achieve optimum performance levels.
• Resolve difficult system problems and provide consultation or training.
• Configure and assist in the design of system and network security.
• Manage hardware, software, and utilities for installation, modification, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of operating systems and workstation environments.
• Monitor and analyze resource usage to recommend/develop enhancements to system capabilities and performance.
• Compare, evaluate, and implement new technologies, and integrate systems into the computing environment.
• Document systems infrastructure for users, support and consulting personnel, and developers.
• Train personnel who provide support and consulting services to users.
• Act as liaison with various departments across campus.
• Facilitate vendor relationships.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with multiple types of operating systems or expert knowledge in one.
• Experience with managing an integrated computing environment.
• Extensive experience in multiple programming languages for system development.
• Experience with networked environments.
• Experience with network storage solutions.
• Experience with configuring and maintaining routers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols.
• Ability to manage shared resources and perform moderately complex tasks.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team member.
• Ability to train to others in applications and operating system fundamentals.
• Experience with middleware and infrastructure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 21>40 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposed to high voltage electricity, noise >80dB TWA, crowds, confined spaces, hot temperatures, heavy metals

May be required to work alternate shifts including extended hours and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The final candidate will need to successfully pass a police background check to be considered for this position.

The expected salary range for this position is $127,716 - $147,437 per annum.