Systems Administrator
Job Description
Position Number:
129808Title:
Systems AnalystFunctional Title:
Systems AdministratorCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
CMNS-IBBRCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position will be responsible for the maintenance of all IT infrastructure systems and will help architect our future growth in collaboration with the other systems engineers and the IT Manager to whom this position reports. Responsibilities include a wide range of projects including day to day management of the HPC cluster, planning projects for its future growth and improvement as needed, managing a ProxMox virtual server infrastructure, block and file storage arrays, and supporting virtual machines provided to users and IT staff. This position will work alongside the desktop support team and the software development team in the operation of IBBR’s IT department. As an exempt position, the Systems Administrator may be required to work off-hours or weekends on occasion as needed during roll-outs and repairs. Hiring Systems Analysts.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology/ related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology/ related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Experience:
- 5+ years experience with hands-on systems administration for Linux servers.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux shell operations, scripting, and automation.
- Some experience with Windows Server and Active Directory management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic understanding of networking, firewalls, and data transfer optimization.
- A demonstrated ability to research new technical projects, gather requirements, and work with a high degree of independence is required.
- Ability to communicate complex topics to non-IT audiences.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux family of operating systems
- Experience with HPC clusters and related management tools, especially SLURM and Globus.
- Experience with security and compliance best practices, to include NIST frameworks related to IT and federal data.
Additional Information:
This position is located in Shady Grove (Rockville MD).
Salary range $100,000-$125,000.
Salary range $100,000-$125,000.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy (<50lbs) IT equipment.
Posting Date:
10/01/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/15/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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