System Administrator II

Position Information Position Title System Administrator II Working Title System Administrator II Department 700105-Infrastructure Services Pay Rate $5666.67/monthly FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 998875 Classification CJS16 Special Instructions to Applicants: Special Instructions: This is a 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 . Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled. NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities. Working hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm Occasional nights and weekends Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 08/30/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose 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. Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Education/Experience substitution (specify) Other Education & Formal Training -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. Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - database and scripting languages. Experience 1. Five (5) years applied experience planning, installing, documenting, maintaining, supporting, troubleshooting Windows and/or Linux operating systems. 2. Three (3) years practical experience and knowledge in directory services, switching, routing, and server/network security. 3. Experience in technical environment of supporting servers on larger networks with multiple servers and users. 4. Demonstrated ability to research, identify, troubleshoot, and correct server and system problems using system utilities and diagnostic tools in timely capacity. 5. Familiarity and understanding of system analysis procedures and techniques. 6. Experience with load balancing and proxy servers such as Netscalar and IPVS 7. Server administration certification preferred. 8. MCSE or equivalent experience preferred. 9. Applied experience with storage arrays - local, NAS , SAN , etc. preferred. 10. Experience as a team leader . 11. Ability to interpret and apply broad regulatory standards and technical specifications to assignments. Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Fingerprinting Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors -Sitting in front of workstation for long periods of time. Working for extended periods of time in environmentally controlled NOC . Working different times of the day or night as required by position. Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: On call/standby work required, Irregular work hours, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions -Requires some nights and weekends. -Professional appearance. -Working at any time of the day or night to resolve issues and problems impacting production systems. -Working closely with other Office of Technology departmental resources. Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Do you understand that a background check and fingerprinting is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the completion/results of these conditions? Yes No Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? (Open Ended Question) Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents