Systems Administrator, Senior

University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizona's central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students, faculty, researchers, staff, and campus partners. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement, UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.

UITS invites you to apply for the role of Systems Administrator, Senior (Systems Administrator III). This position is responsible for designing, building, delivering, and maintaining technology solutions that enhance operations supporting research, with a focus on high-performance computing. In addition, this role involves managing compute clusters for research along with their support services and infrastructure. As part of this work, applicants should have experience running Linux operating systems in a production environment, provisioning and maintaining server-class hardware in a data center.

This position requires the ability to work on the Tucson campus as needed and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to supervisor approval and department needs.

This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen to comply with federal contractual requirements. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Install, configure, administer, support, and maintain servers, operating systems, and related applications.
• Monitor system performance, identify constraints, and implement optimizations to improve performance and assess future resource needs. Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to protect from security threats and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve system scalability, reliability, and security, leveraging scripting languages and automation tools.
• Implement end-to-end IT projects. Collaborate with technology vendors and service providers to evaluate products and ensure the successful implementation of solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, capturing insights and contributing to the knowledge base to facilitate knowledge sharing and transfer across the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of information security best practices.
• Knowledge of Linux systems administration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience running Linux at scale in a production environment.
• Experience with server-class hardware in a data center environment.
• Experience with high-speed 10/25/40/100Gb ethernet networks.
• Experience with enterprise-class storage systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related field.