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Systems Administrator

Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University

Software Engineering, IT
St Joseph, MO, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Position Information
Position Title Systems Administrator
Job Description
The Systems Administrator manages and maintains all University servers and applications, cloud environments, and identity stores; providing a secure and productive experience for all users of those systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and operation of server infrastructure, cloud-based products/services, and identity management products/services. Maintenance and operation include planning and implementation of data protection, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
  • Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and operation of physical and virtual servers, and server operating systems.
  • Installs, maintains, and supports applications, including maintenance and support of client components if required.
  • Responsible for configuration, maintenance, and operation
  • Implements and maintains security standards and policies in server infrastructure, cloud environments, identity stores, servers, and server-managed clients.
  • Coordinates and implements server and system security in collaboration with Information Security Officer.
  • Assists technology support staff, when necessary, in both workload and elevated support.
  • Cross-trains other infrastructure and technology support staff as necessary to provide systems support redundancy.
  • Develops and maintains automation and scripts.
  • Develops documentation of systems, procedures, and policies.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • In-depth knowledge of computer, identity management, and network systems.
  • Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and a professional demeanor.
  • Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Required Qualifications
  • This position requires the completion of some college coursework in Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must have one to three years of experience of providing systems support.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
Physical Demands
  • Position requires the ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force on rare occasions.
  • Requires the ability to lift, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, and reach.
  • Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
  • Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
  • Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.
  • Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
FLSA Exempt
Additional Demands
After hours or weekend work may be required occasionally.
Hours of Work
M-F 8-4:30pm