Systems Administrator

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UITS UNIVERSITY ADMIN TECHNOLO (UA-CTUA-IUBLA)

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UITS UNIVERSITY ADMIN TECHNOLO (UA-CTUA-IUBLA)

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At University Information Technology Services (UITS) we provide the technology, tools, and services you need to succeed. UITS supports IU's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a culture that champions inclusion, diversity, and overall employee well-being through programs supported university wide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours

IU Athletics on the Bloomington campus is hiring a Systems Administrator. At IU Athletics, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that a variety of perspectives leads to better decision-making and innovation. The Athletics Information Technology department is a dynamic and forward-thinking department that plays a crucial role in our department's success, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every team member can reach their full potential.

Athletics IT supports the IT needs of approximately 300 full time employees and 700 student athletes. We have a wide variety of office and sports technology that we support and this position is responsible for providing the server infrastructure that enables that support both on and off the field. While we support many athletics events throughout the year, we strive to maintain a good work/life balance and are flexible with your home schedule.

Whether you like sports or not, IU Athletics is a fun and interesting place to work with unique challenges. We are a highly visible production environment that supports HIPAA, FERPA, and PCI use cases, and we have decades worth of media that we need to ensure is available for decades to come. We always have interesting problems to solve.

Job Summary

 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• May be asked to support Athletics events. 

General Responsibilities

• Configures, tests, troubleshoots, upgrades/modifies, and maintains file, print, application, web, database servers and related technologies, including hardware/software configuration and installation, operating system installation and support, security and configuration, backup strategies, business continuity strategies, and institutes best practices on modernizing systems in relation to changing technologies.
• Establishes metrics and monitors systems configuration(s) to ensure data integrity and optimum system performance metrics are obtained.
• Implements system architectural plans, design modifications, and ensures compliance with federal and university policies and standards.
• Provides experienced analysis and evaluates new capabilities and emerging technologies; implements new systems and improves existing ones all the while making sure established protocols and procedures are followed.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge to bug reporting and isolation, test case authoring and refinement, automation scripts, and works closely with other teams (engineering, cross functional and cross campus) to resolve problems.
• Documents systems administration practices and processes (testing, upgrades/modifications, issue/problem resolution).

Qualifications

 

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. 

 

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree 

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of systems administration or related experience
• Experience with 1 scripting language

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Thorough knowledge of virtualized computer systems, storage systems, backup systems, network systems, network protocol and software interfaces
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex problems

Working Conditions / Demands

 

IU Athletics uses a co-location strategy and house our physical servers at both the IU Bloomington Data Center and the IUPUI Data Center. While an infrequent need, the person in this role will need the ability to get to Indianapolis as required to perform server maintenance. IU Athletics can provide a vehicle for transportation if the candidate has a valid drivers license and is over 21 years of age.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

 

We will provide training on the systems to be supported should the need for supporting Athletics events arise.

Work Location

 

Bloomington, Indiana

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs. Given the nature of our department, an in-office presence will be required most days of the week.

Benefits Overview

 

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

 

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Information Technology

Job Family: Sys Admin, Engineer & Program

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Posting Disclaimer

 

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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