System Administrator, Sr.

Posting Number 20112885 Position Title System Administrator, Sr. FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Information Technology Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The IT Infrastructure Services department is inviting applications for the position of Systems Administrator Senior with a strong working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This position reports to the Director of IT Systems and Cloud Operations as an integral member of the IT Systems and Cloud Operations team. The successful candidate will have the training and skills necessary to install, configure, and maintain both physical and virtual servers that supports Lamar Universities mission. The Systems Administrator Senior will apply technical knowledge in implementing policies for system security, ensuring high availability, and building technological sustainability.

This position will provide system services in support of technical and functional teams as requested and will apply knowledge and experience of current trends and technologies to improve and automate business processes.

This individual is accountable for the following types of systems: Linux servers, VMware hypervisor, SAN / NAS storage systems, monitoring and management systems that support the University infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Position Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer physical and virtual Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, including but not limited to: user accounts, file/directory permissions, storage management, patch management, security management, NTFS/Share management and OS upgrades.

• Monitor all Linux enterprise servers and proactively intervene to solve problems.

• Create and maintain documentation of system processes and procedures.

• Provide OS and application troubleshooting support as needed.

• Coordinate with vendors and technical support as needed.

• Generate, develop, and distribute statistical reports for management

• Collaborate with other IT team members and departments to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux server administration, CLI, Troubleshooting, and day to day administration.

• Advanced knowledge of Linux File Structures.

• Advanced knowledge of Linux security best practices.

• Advanced knowledge of Linux storage configuration.

• Advanced knowledge of Linux package installation and management.

• Advanced knowledge of Linux file/directory permissions.

• Advanced knowledge of virtualization administration

• VMware ESX preferred.

• Knowledge of fiber channel SAN storage administration.

• Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage systems.

• Knowledge of cloud hosting services

• Azure, AWS.

• Knowledge of backup system technologies.

• Knowledge of monitoring system technologies

• NAGIOS system software preferred.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Skill in communicating technical information to others.

• Skill in working in a diverse population.

• Skill in both verbal and written communication.

• Skill in working in a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Some heavy lifting required.

Job Conditions:

Mainly Monday thru Friday 8am

• 5pm but some after hours and weekend work required as needed.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance

• Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or directly related field.

• Six Plus years of directly related experience, including two years of Data Center experience preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification preferred.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary $59,915 - $77,890 Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 05/02/2024 Close Date 08/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions