Systems Administrator

Announcement

Details

Open Date
06/02/2025

Requisition Number
PRN42075B

Job Title
Systems Administrator

Working Title
Systems & Cybersecurity Administrator

Job Grade
F

FLSA Code
Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
02200 - Digital Learning

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
65,000-77,000

Close Date
09/02/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

As a Systems Administrator, the candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining UCL IT systems to ensure optimal performance and security. The candidate's expertise will be crucial in supporting our Windows and Linux environments, managing various applications, and ensuring the smooth operation of our IT infrastructure. The candidate will install new software releases and system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems. The candidate will perform system backups and recovery and will maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity.

University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately*
Generous paid leave time
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
Flex spending accounts
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
A wellness program to promote health and quality of life
Additional benefits information is available at ;br>
For more information regarding how our salary and benefit offerings impact the overall compensation here at the University of Utah, please see our Total Compensation Calculator: ;br>* For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to 14.2% of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems (URS) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at before your first paycheck. Only employees who are residents of the United States and those holding H-1B Visas are eligible for retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage and support operating systems.
• Configure and manage web servers.
• Administer and maintain Active Directory services.
• Support and manage cloud storage solutions.
• Administer and support survey software.
• Manage and support secure password management.
• Utilize Campus resources by deploying and managing cloud computing technologies.
• Administer virtual machines for system support.
• Endpoint management and security.
• Implement and manage Privileged Access Management.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) with at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Proven experience as a Systems Administrator or similar role. Strong knowledge of Windows Servers and Linux OS. Experience with web server management. Proficiency in Active Directory administration. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Hands-on experience with cloud computing technologies.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or University Human Resource Management at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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