"Systems Administrator"

Job Description

Position focuses on providing administration and maintenance of department servers and systems; supporting basic infrastructure operations; managing assigned backup systems and monitoring tools; and providing escalated desktop support when needed along with server support for researchers. Role includes maintaining system documentation, leading infrastructure projects under senior guidance, and developing automation scripts to improve efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent, relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in systems administration or advanced desktop support
• Proven working knowledge of Linux server environments
• Demonstrated experience working with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Demonstrated experience working with virtualization platforms (Scale Computing, Hyper-V)
• Proven ability to employ basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Demonstrated experience managing or maintaining enterprise backup systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience developing documentation and communicating to various audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS)
• Evidence of knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible)
• Proven familiarity with monitoring systems (Zabbix, or similar)
• Experience managing Active Directory administration
• Advanced knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
• Basic knowledge of containerization (Docker, Podman)
• Advanced knowledge of Linux systems, Ubuntu, RedHat, etc.
• Experience working with ticketing systems

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40 plus

Review Date

September 15, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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