Lead Enterprise Systems Administrator

Provides technical support for server operating systems and application environments for the entire enterprise as found in a central IT organization; it also includes critical roles as recommending strategic technology direction; designing system environments; and overseeing the management of multiple systems and projects.

• Functions as the Azure Cloud Administrator & Cloud Architect. Provides architectural design and oversees that the university policies and best practices are followed and implemented. Supports and administrates other systems as required, including, but not limited to the Azure functions, web services, file servers, SQL services, server clusters, Virtual servers, departmental servers, and storage services.
• Researches, recommends, plans and implements new server technologies for Division of IT.
• Creates programs to automate, tests or improve the windows server environments.
• Ensures that systems and data security requirements are met by adhering to security guidelines and processes. This includes: monitoring system logs, installing applicable patches in a timely manner, hardening servers and doing periodic vulnerability scans.
• Works on automation of tasks and implementation of Devops methodology in the cloud.
• Manages the direction and support for FIUs hybrid cloud storage and backup infrastructure.
• Leads the support efforts and infrastructure for the enterprise and customer cloud environments.
• Audits all Azure configurations and designs, to make sure they meet established DoIT cloud policies.
• Reviews Azure environments for efficiencies, especially cost saving and make recommendations.
• Ensures proper budget alerts are placed for all subscriptions and/or appropriate resource groups.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Bachelor's degree in a technology field and six (6) years of experience in systems administration; OR twelve (12) years of experience in systems administration; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One (1) year of supervisor experience. Three (3) years of experience in central IT or equivalent enterprise experience.

Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud administration.

• Experienced with Microsoft Active Directory administration.
• Experience with Windows server administration.
• Experience in server virtualization.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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