Systems Administrator

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology is the backbone of Augusta University. IT manages all Augusta University systems, networks, data, and applications while safeguarding our digital information.

IT strives to provide stable, reliable, and secure IT access for students, faculty, staff, clinicians, patients, researchers, and visitors. As the central IT service provider for Augusta University and many of AU Health's IT services, IT is responsible for Augusta University's most critical IT resources including the wired and wireless network; email, telephone, and online collaboration services; information security; software licensing; and a host of other systems and applications.

Job Summary

The Cyber Institute's System Administrator (SA) is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure within the AU Cyber Institute. This individual participates in technical research and development to enhance the learning objectives and enable continuing innovation within the cyber institute. The AU Cyber Institute SA will work in conjunction with the AU IT team.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITY: Will be responsible for management, provisioning, and deployment of virtual lab solution (NETLAB+ ). Set up virtual servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc., in accordance with standards and learning objective requirements for the NETLAB software.

Create and manage the student accounts to access the software.

Contribute to and maintain system standards. Develop and maintain configuration and operational procedures.

Research and recommend innovative new technology for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale. All other duties as assigned.

OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT: Perform daily system monitoring, verify the integrity and availability of fill hardware, server resources, systems, and key processes, and review system and application logs.

Perform regular file archival (backup processes) and purge as necessary. Assist faculty in developing course lab projects and integrating technology in the curriculum. Research and recommend hardware and software upgrades. Responsible for planning and recommending purchases for future growth and expansion of hardware and software.

MAINTENANCE: Follow IT Change Management Processes to apply OS patches and upgrades regularly, upgrade administrative tools and utilities, and configure/ add new services as necessary.

Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required. Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning for future growth. Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years of experience in a relevant field of work

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with five years of experience in a relevant field

OR

High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with a minimum of seven years of directly related experience in the area of system administrator with at least two certifications related to this area.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess (and be maintaining) current Configuring Windows Server 2008/2012 Active Directory (070-640), Configuring Windows Server 2008/2012 Network Infrastructure (070-642), Windows Server 2008/2012, Server Administrator (070-646), VCP, and Linux + certificate of training. Additionally, must be able to obtain certifications within 6 months of hire and within 3 months as software is upgraded (i.e., Windows Server 2012).

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Possess advanced skills in data center management and knowledge of Active Directory, virtualization (VMWare), storage area networks (SANs), data/system backups, and Exchange Servers.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Grade: 21

Salary: $60,058/annually - $80,000/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search by Job Opening ID: 269735

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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