Systems / Network Administrators

Announcement

Details

Open Date
11/12/2025

Requisition Number
PRN43561B

Job Title
Systems / Network Administrators

Working Title
Systems / Network Administrator II

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P2 - Developing

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 am to 5 pm, standard work hours

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00113 - College of Science-Dean

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$45,000 - $55,000

Close Date
01/12/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
12/01/2025

Job Summary

Job Summary

The College of Science is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to join a high performing team of IT professionals, dedicated to serving the needs of faculty, staff and students. This position will be servicing the College of Science on a broad range of IT support needs. The College of Science IT Team is working to streamline operations and standardize exceptional service across campus, and this position will be joining a dynamic team led by an Interim Director of IT.

This position will support the organization's computer systems, software and networking environments. It will orchestrate the provisioning, updating, and monitoring of systems. It will troubleshoot, and resolve application, hardware and communications problems. This position will schedule upgrades and collaborate with users and team members on systems optimizations. It will maintain operating efficiency and stability while ensuring the security and integrity of all systems and data. It will promptly respond to all outages and critical issues. It will coordinate with users and department leadership on the roll out of any significant configuration changes or systems updates. It will develop and enhance processes while creating technical and user documentation. It will create and follow procedures for systems back-up and systems monitoring. This position initially requires a moderate skill set and proficiency plus demonstrated discipline to complete work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Systems / Network Administrators

Support the organization's computer systems and network environment. Install, configure, and support the organization's networks (e.g., LAN, WAN). Maintain all firewalls, switch stacks, switches, and routers as well as network hardware. Ensure the availability and optimal performance of the network and perform day-to-day maintenance and management of network devices. Perform application administration activities such as creating, modifying, and deleting users, optimizing remote access, and security access for messaging systems, databases, and web applications. Support, troubleshoot, and provide resolution for application, hardware, and communication problems. Schedule upgrades and collaborate with engineers on network / system optimization. Maintain operating efficiency and stability, ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data, and respond to outages and other issues. Coordinate with department leadership to plan, design, and schedule the release of all software, hardware, or operating system updates. Develop and enhance processes and technical documentation, create back-up procedures, test plans, and reports.

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Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, resolve and report systems issues.
• Respond to user requests for system support and upgrades.
• Manage security solutions: EDR, antivirus, and data loss prevention systems.
• Perform scheduled software and systems updates.
• Manage and monitor backup systems.
• Provide user support for networking, applications, scientific equipment, printers and other peripherals .
• Provide analysis, design, planning and implementation for a variety of information technology tools and systems.
• Participate in projects to improve user and systems efficiencies.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a wide variety of tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Systems / Network Administrator, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

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