The University of Texas at Austin · 7 hours ago
Senior Systems Administrator
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join the College of Liberal Arts. This role involves managing complex computing environments and supporting systems and applications for online learning and research, including design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Provides technical design, implementation, security, integrity, maintenance, and support for complex computing environments supporting core business needs
Provides ongoing system trouble-shooting and enhancements to meet changes in business needs and improve system reliability, performance, and security
Provides capacity planning and forecasting to ensure long-term systems requirements are included in organizational planning
Leads various projects, mentors junior staff, and provides direct team and client support
Other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
At least four years' experience supporting common virtualization platforms (i.e., VMware, OpenShift/KVM) with Linux and Windows-based server operating systems
Experience with LDAP, Active Directory, 2FA, common DBMSs (MS SQL, MySQL, PostgresSQL), configuration/maintenance of typical web server software (NGINX, Apache), and common CMSs (WordPress)
Experience with networks and network file system management including RAID 0-6, NFS, CIFS, iSCSI, etc
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Salt
Experience with Kubernetes tools like Docker, Podman, or Rancher
Experience with cloud solutions like AWS, Azure, Google, etc
Experience with backup solutions such as IBM Protect (Tivoli), Rubrik, NetVault, etc
Experience with HA cluster configuration tools like Pacemaker, etc
Experience with streaming solutions like Wowza, etc
Experience with RAID and storage devices like Dell, EMC, etc
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Six years' direct experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Debian or Ubuntu systems. Redhat certified system administrator a plus
Experience architecting effective, efficient systems solutions for various business needs
Experience with virtualization technologies such as KVM, oVirt or OpenShift
Extensive knowledge of Kubernetes or Rancher
High level knowledge of Ansible or similar automation tools
Experience with Windows Server administration
Experience supporting software development teams and environments, e.g., configuring CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Drone, or Woodpecker
Experience managing database solutions like MySQL and PostgresSQL
High level experience managing backup solutions
Security+ certification
Excellent customer service, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to document processes completely and accurately
Desire to mentor other team members
Work experience in a university setting
Benefits
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage for employee
Optional medical insurance for employee’s dependents - up to 50% employer-paid
Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees
12 days of paid sick leave per year
Matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
Staff Tuition Assistance Program
Access to Recreation & Health Facilities
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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