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Columbia University

Systems Administrator

Columbia University, New York, NY, United States


  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Regular/Temporary: Temporary
  • End Date if Temporary: 4/24/2025
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Salary Range: $45,000- $50,000/year


The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Systems Administrator will provide technical support to administer CIESIN computing resources in a hybrid infrastructure consisting of a virtual environment on premise and cloud technologies such as AWS, Google, or Azure. Assist with automating workloads and deliver hybrid solutions with any cloud provider. Maintain existing on premise technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance and operation of the on premise virtual infrastructure: This includes but not limited to assisting with the maintenance of the virtual technologies, installing and configuring services, secure operating systems, and applications in the virtual environment, and networking.
  • Research, install and configure services and resources in the AWS, Google, or Azure cloud.
  • Manage computing infrastructure using various automation technologies.
  • Monitor the security of computing infrastructure using various technologies.
  • Assist with the maintenance of firewalls, storage, and backup systems.
  • Assist in the procurement of hardware and software.
  • Assemble and configure computing hardware and peripherals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Create and routinely update documentation on the proper set up and use of CIESIN computing resources with a focus on on-boarding new hires.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent required.

  • Minimum 3 years of related experience with computing technologies in a modern data center or IT department.

  • Minimum 1-year experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies and / or cloud technologies.

  • Minimum 1-year experience in systems administration of UNIX / Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.

  • Good understanding of basic computer and network security.

  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies as they develop.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be able to work independently and efficiently within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

  • Ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects.

  • Precision and attention to detail are essential.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

  • Willingness to work outside of normal business hours on occasion.


Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in computer science or related field.

  • Proficiency in virtualization technologies.

  • Proficiency in cloud technologies, especially AWS.

  • Skills in cybersecurity.

  • Familiarity with data science and AI / ML technologies.

  • Intrinsic motivation and ability to learn on the job.


Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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