UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Systems Administrator – Linux CMS Administration
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUTHealth Houston is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Database & Application Support team within DCO. The role focuses on server and database administration, cloud operational support, and application systems management, ensuring system stability and security.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Utilizes appropriate procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems, and computer system software
Installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades UNIX operating systems to improve the reliability, safety, and performance of the system
Works with Network Security Analyst to ensure security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software by detecting hackers and ensuring remote access is encrypted
Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations in conjunction with the Disaster Recovery & Security Analyst
Performs basic and intermediate-level shell and kernel programming and testing
Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management
Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the servers to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met
Implements security and disaster recovery according to established standards, policy, and guidelines
Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements
Implements system software projects
Presents technical briefings
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Linux Server Administration : Includes installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting of on-premises physical servers and virtual servers, as well as Google/AWS/Azure cloud servers. Experienced in working with Dell Server Hardware
Client/Server Application support : Backend systems support for client-server applications. Understanding of basic BASH scripting along with web technologies such as IIS, Tomcat, and Apache. Understanding of SSL certificate implementation
CMS Administration: Proficiency in application framework delivering content management, user management, role-based security, scalable distributed architecture, dashboards, and a range of plugins, APIs, and themes
Organizational Skills: Ability to understand project methodology and project management. Use of Azure DevOps, Microsoft Teams, and M365 tools such as Planner
Communication and Teamwork: Ability to communicate both written and orally to a wide variety of audiences. Must be able to think logically in solving problems and implement workable solutions. Must be able to resolve all existing and newly discovered problems to move the project towards completion
Must be able to work in a team environment and be a self-contributor, meeting all project-related goals
Candidates should possess a broad range of technical capabilities that enable them to handle all aspects of application management, as well as communicate and discuss technical design issues and problem resolution with Application and System Administrators
Must be able to work with vendors and clients both internal to IT and external, to understand needs to scope projects and system environments to satisfy the overall objective of any project
Availability: UTHealth System Administrators support a variety of mission-critical and 24x7 patient care-focused systems that must be readily available. To support these systems, scheduled and non-scheduled after-hours work is often required. There is also an on-call rotation that has been scheduled, months in advance, to help triage issues after-hours and on holidays
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, training in information technology or related experience in lieu of education
Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments. Preferred experience with the network and server hardware, software, and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure
Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position, as defined by Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether factors such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from maintaining the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Experience With Version Control Systems, Particularly GitHub And GitLab
Knowledge of SEO best practices for WordPress sites
Knowledge of Secure File Transfer Services including RSA and PGP based encryption
Experience with systems and database cloud support (AWS, Azure, Google): including EC2, RDS, FSX and DynamoDB exposure
Preferred knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySql Database as well as Oracle and MS SQL Server
Scripting/Programming Technologies : BASH, Python, PHP, PowerShell, .NET, Java, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform
Knowledge of clinical systems such as EPIC, DICOM Imaging systems, and Digital Dentistry systems
Knowledge of monitoring tools such as New Relic, Google Analytics, Dynatrace, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, and Monyog for MySQL, as well as SolarWinds – Server and App Monitor
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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