What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator II position at University of Central Missouri?

Salary : $68,000.04 Annually

Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type : Exempt Staff Full Time

Job Number : 998875

Division : Infrastructure Services

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2025

Description

The System Administrator II will have a full scope of understanding of server administration at the intermediate to advanced level for Windows and / or Red Hat Linux based servers to include planning, installation, documentation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overall support. The System Administrator II will have the ability to install, configure, maintain, and document multi-system solutions that pertain to campus-wide systems, backup systems, server firewalls, security, etc., and the ability to troubleshoot all appropriate systems. In addition, this position will provide technical support and assist with troubleshooting on assigned work orders and projects for new and existing hardware and software systems. The System Administrator II will have the intermediate to advanced level ability to install, configure, implement, and document network-related issues and problems as it pertains to servers, storage arrays, firewalls, and general connectivity, and the ability to troubleshoot all such systems.

Examples of Duties

Server administration : -40%

Plan, install, document, maintain, and support Windows and / or Linux based servers
Maintain and document server adds, changes, and deletes from server inventory list
Develop, maintain, plan, and troubleshoot server virtualization
Design, install, document, maintain, and support storage arrays
Effectively communicate with Office of Technology staff, campus users, and vendors
Define, implement, and maintain server firewalls and rules

Systems support : -25%

Intermediate understanding and application of authentication, routing, switching, security, application, installation, etc.

Conduct IP management using standard best practices

Apply and administer security practices

Conduct appropriate backup and recovery procedures of servers, data, operating systems, and tape libraries

Intermediate understanding of authentication (ADS,LDAP, etc.)

Technical support and troubleshooting : -20%

Ability to troubleshoot intermediate server hardware and software related issues and problems

System design and engineer for intermediate technical projects

Create, develop, and apply scripts to meet defined needs

Document and improve processes and procedures

Network support : -15%

Research, plan, implement, document and apply system patches and updates

Troubleshoot and resolve immediate network related issues and problems

Monitor, evaluate, and implement configuration changes to operating system efficiency

Typical Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education / Experience substitution (specify)

Bachelor's degree in a technology related field.

Education may be substituted for experience or experience may be substituted for education based on the following : AA = 2 years experience; BA / BS = 4 years experience; MA / MS = 6 years experience.

Experience :

Five (5) years applied experience planning, installing, documenting, maintaining, supporting, troubleshooting Windows and / or Linux operating systems.

Three (3) years practical experience and knowledge in directory services, switching, routing, and server / network security.

Experience in technical environment of supporting servers on larger networks with multiple servers and users.

Demonstrated ability to research, identify, troubleshoot, and correct server and system problems using system utilities and diagnostic tools in timely capacity.

Familiarity and understanding of system analysis procedures and techniques.

Experience with load balancing and proxy servers such as Netscalar and IPVS

Server administration certification preferred.

MCSE or equivalent experience preferred.

Applied experience with storage arrays - local, NAS,SAN, etc. preferred.

Experience as a team leader .

Ability to interpret and apply broad regulatory standards and technical specifications to assignments.

Supplemental Information

This position does require a background check and fingerprinting.

Special Instructions :

Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :

28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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