Overview
On Site
USD 39,300.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
FLSA
Performance Management
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Academic Administration
Recruiting
Geology
Geophysics
Research
Emergency Management
Collaboration
Ubuntu
Computer Networking
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Cisco
Switches
Web Server Administration
Apache HTTP Server
Nginx
Authentication
LDAP
File Systems
NetApp
Orchestration
Typing
Supervision
Linux
Servers
Management
Firewall
Identity Management
Repair
Computer Hardware
Inventory Management
TLS
SSL
Network
Nagios
Backup Administration
Documentation
Wiki
Problem Solving
Kubernetes
Progress Chef
Puppet
Ansible
WordPress
Git
Version Control
Database Administration
PostgreSQL
Scripting
Bash
Python
Java
Rust
OS X
Human Resources
URS
HR Management
Higher Education
Health Care
Law
SAP BASIS
Reporting
Statistics
Job Details
Announcement
Details
Open Date
09/16/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43116B
Job Title
Network Administrator
Working Title
Network Administrator
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
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 am to 5:00 pm, some work outside of regular business hours may be required.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00107 - Seismograph Stations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
39300 to 72700
Close Date
10/15/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
09/26/2025
Job Summary
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) is an autonomous unit within the Department of Geology and Geophysics that focuses on research, education, and outreach related to earthquakes and seismic hazard. UUSS operates a network of over 200 seismograph stations throughout Utah and the Yellowstone volcanic region for 24/7 monitoring and reporting of earthquakes. UUSS staff include research scientists, engineers, information specialists, computing experts, and a business manager. Partner agencies include the Utah Geological Survey, the Utah Division of Emergency Management, and the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Systems Administrator is a full-time, benefitted position within UUSS that manages the core software and hardware that support continuous seismic monitoring. Close collaboration with UUSS staff and external IT staff at the University of Utah is needed. Owing to the 24/7 nature of UUSS operations, essential services occasionally require the ability to troubleshoot remotely, or more infrequently on-site, outside of normal business hours. Candidates must be experienced with Linux (Ubuntu), networking (DNS, Cisco switches and firewalls), web-server management (Apache and nginx), and user authentication (LDAP). The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of networked file systems (CephFS and NetApp), secrets management (Vault), and orchestration management tools (Kubernetes).
Physical Requirements: The most common activities will be working on computers, sitting, typing, etc., though the position may periodically require bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting, or supervising another employee to lift up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Update and patch ~40 Linux servers
- Manage both internal and external firewall rules
- Work with College and Campus IT for network and user management
- Install, repair, update, and remove hardware on server racks
- Resolve staff connectivity issues
- Perform inventory management
- Renew TLS/SSL certificates
- Monitor network traffic and system statuses (Nagios)
- Perform periodic backups of critical systems/information
- Write technical how-to documentation to a private wiki
- 24 x 7 availability as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) in area of specialty and 2-4 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
- Excellent diagnostic and problem resolution skills
- Effective communicator
- Self-motivated to continually assess, improve, and automate processes
- Experience with or willingness to learn Kubernetes, CephFS, Vault identity-based security, and monitoring containerized applications
- Familiarity with automation tools like Chef/Puppet/Ansible
- Familiarity with applying Wordpress updates
- Experience with git version control
- Database administration experience (PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with scripting and basic programming (Bash, Python, Java, Rust)
- Knowledge of MacOS
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.
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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: ;br>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Details
Open Date
09/16/2025
Requisition Number
PRN43116B
Job Title
Network Administrator
Working Title
Network Administrator
Career Progression Track
E
Track Level
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 am to 5:00 pm, some work outside of regular business hours may be required.
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00107 - Seismograph Stations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
39300 to 72700
Close Date
10/15/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
09/26/2025
Job Summary
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) is an autonomous unit within the Department of Geology and Geophysics that focuses on research, education, and outreach related to earthquakes and seismic hazard. UUSS operates a network of over 200 seismograph stations throughout Utah and the Yellowstone volcanic region for 24/7 monitoring and reporting of earthquakes. UUSS staff include research scientists, engineers, information specialists, computing experts, and a business manager. Partner agencies include the Utah Geological Survey, the Utah Division of Emergency Management, and the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Systems Administrator is a full-time, benefitted position within UUSS that manages the core software and hardware that support continuous seismic monitoring. Close collaboration with UUSS staff and external IT staff at the University of Utah is needed. Owing to the 24/7 nature of UUSS operations, essential services occasionally require the ability to troubleshoot remotely, or more infrequently on-site, outside of normal business hours. Candidates must be experienced with Linux (Ubuntu), networking (DNS, Cisco switches and firewalls), web-server management (Apache and nginx), and user authentication (LDAP). The ideal candidate will also have a working knowledge of networked file systems (CephFS and NetApp), secrets management (Vault), and orchestration management tools (Kubernetes).
Physical Requirements: The most common activities will be working on computers, sitting, typing, etc., though the position may periodically require bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting, or supervising another employee to lift up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Update and patch ~40 Linux servers
- Manage both internal and external firewall rules
- Work with College and Campus IT for network and user management
- Install, repair, update, and remove hardware on server racks
- Resolve staff connectivity issues
- Perform inventory management
- Renew TLS/SSL certificates
- Monitor network traffic and system statuses (Nagios)
- Perform periodic backups of critical systems/information
- Write technical how-to documentation to a private wiki
- 24 x 7 availability as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) in area of specialty and 2-4 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
- Excellent diagnostic and problem resolution skills
- Effective communicator
- Self-motivated to continually assess, improve, and automate processes
- Experience with or willingness to learn Kubernetes, CephFS, Vault identity-based security, and monitoring containerized applications
- Familiarity with automation tools like Chef/Puppet/Ansible
- Familiarity with applying Wordpress updates
- Experience with git version control
- Database administration experience (PostgreSQL)
- Familiarity with scripting and basic programming (Bash, Python, Java, Rust)
- Knowledge of MacOS
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.
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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: ;br>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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