Server Manager II

About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges - Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Job Summary

Reporting to Server Administration Specialist III, the incumbent will provide management of all severs and associated resources. The incumbent is responsible for server management, monitoring, repairing and security.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all centrally managed servers, including but not limited to maintaining the operating systems and applying appropriate patches, maintaining the hardware and performing maintenance as required, managing software applications running on servers

• Advise the Server Administration Specialist III on issues relating to servers and participate in efficiency and strategic planning as part of the Information Technology team

• Manage, monitor, and maintain all centralized servers

• Provide Active Directory expertise as required

• Provide Microsoft 365 expertise as required

• Participate in long-term and strategic planning

• Works with Vendors for cooling and electrical maintenance on the data center.

• Works with cybersecurity to respond to ATP alerts and threats.

• May be required to perform job-related tasks other than those not specifically delineated in this description

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or closely related field.

• Experience in managing Windows, Mac, and Linux servers, preferably in a university setting

• 2 Years of Experience in Systems administration or related field.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $45,000 to $55,000 annually.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Web, email, and FTP/WebDAV

• Knowledge of relevant operating systems, software, and programming

• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, server hardware, and networking protocols

• Knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration

• Skilled in computer software troubleshooting server/network issues, problem-solving and analysis

• Skilled in computer systems, software, routing, and switching

• Skilled in communication (written, oral, and interpersonal)

• Ability to maintain a positive orientation toward professionalism and customer service

• Ability to utilize sound judgment in decision making

Apply Before Date

For best consideration, apply by July 19. 2024.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R

• Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution.

• Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making.

• Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

• Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery.

• Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

• Applicants must include a list containing the name, e-mail address and telephone number for three professional references (e.g. supervisor, mentor, colleague).

• Applicants must upload transcript(s) with the application. Unofficial are acceptable. Official transcript(s) required upon hire.