Systems Administrator, Alvarez College of Business, Information Systems
Systems Administrator, Alvarez College of Business, Information Systems
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13482
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/23/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Up to $40,000-$50,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
Job Summary
Responsible for server management and maintenance of the day-to-day activities supporting departmental systems and software. Responsible for administering and managing multiple data systems. Patching, updating and upgrading these systems. To include knowledge of documentation, virtual environments application-level protocols, security, network, and server operating systems support and administration.
Responsible for assisting computer support assistants and students with software and hardware provided in laboratories and oversee computer lab personnel.
Core Responsibilities
• Administers, configures, and maintains servers, storage products, and applications relevant to the department.
• Analyzes existing systems and procedures and evaluates system performance according to current requirements.
• Manages, tests, and provides support to multiple systems and servers in a small data center environment.
• Monitors systems for optimal performance and efficiency.
• Coordinates routine maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of applications and server issues.
• Keeps usage of the network within both legal and necessary functional boundaries.
• Performs emergency maintenance and recovery during failures or issues.
• Serves as team liaison when managing projects and coordinating with OIT staff.
• Provides end-user support to staff members.
• Acts as a liaison between designers of systems and the users of the systems and recommends appropriate applications within the system requirements.
• Assist the supervisor in monitoring lab operations for maximum effectiveness, including supply control.
• Identifies and documents service problems or deficiencies in the lab, reporting to the supervisor with solution recommendations.
• Performs other duties defined by department and leadership in support of strategic project requirements.
• Participate in technical and customer service training, including self-paced and other staff development activities as prescribed by management.
• Assists in training lower classified personnel.
• Produces weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports when requested.
• Present systems metrics and studies when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Four years of experience in technological project management and/or coordination.
• Experience with Windows-based server environments.
• Experience in mainstream networking environments (switches, firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience with server and client virtualization using industry-leading visualization tools.
• Experience with security platforms and orchestration tools common to Windows server/networking environments.
• Experience with Linux (host-based) environments.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
• Computer Science or Information Systems degree preferred.
• One year of demonstrated server administration experience.
• In depth knowledge of VMware server and desktop virtualization implementation and maintenance.
• Experience with vCenter, vSphere, ESXi and related virtualization productivity tools.
• Learning Management System (LMS) experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Exercise initiative, discretion, and flexibility.
• Work effectively with a variety of professionals, administrators, and support staff given general supervision from immediate supervisor.
• Ability to recruit, manage, and mentor student laboratory assistants.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
Working Environment:
• This position will be primarily located on campus, but occasional remote work may be accommodated and/or required. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Physical Demands:
• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
This position will require working both remotely in Texas and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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