System Administrator
- North Carolina State University
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Category:
Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 03/17/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Posting Number
PG191779EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
System AdministratorAnticipated Hiring Range
$80,000 - $100,000Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5, with occasional work outside of business hours and participation in 24x7 on call rotationJob Location
Raleigh, NCAbout the Department
Forbes recently ranked NC State among the best employers in North Carolina. The work of NC State staff and faculty impacts our community, the state, and beyond. The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides a broad range of IT services for all NC State University students, faculty, and staff.
The Application Infrastructure Services (AIS) team, within OIT Shared Services, delivers middleware infrastructure and application services on Unix and Windows platforms. AIS team members provide in-depth technical expertise for campus ERP application, batch and web services, along with associated software infrastructure components. The AIS team also supports build and deployment activities of other technical teams in the areas of application administration and development.
Essential Job Duties
As a member of the Application Infrastructure Services (AIS) team, you will work in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment that provides software infrastructure and services in support of the University’s enterprise applications. Additional duties include resolving technical issues, supporting application development efforts, and participating in planning and project management of application implementations, upgrades and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will also use programming and scripting languages, version control and configuration management tools to provide process automation, needed functionality and increased system availability within the application infrastructure.
Other Responsibilities
- Install, upgrade and manage application infrastructure solutions and integration technologies that support University centralized IT services such as MyPack Portal, SIS, Human Resources and Financials applications.
- Provide process automation, needed functionality and increased system availability within the software infrastructure using scripting languages and automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Puppet and Jenkins.
- Provide technical expertise required to support application development projects, implementations and upgrades such as Wolf Reports, Sage, Stat, SAS and Visual Analytics.
- Implement and maintain appropriate security controls required for regulatory compliance such as PCI-DSS.
- Address moderately complex technical and operational issues, participate in an on call rotation, and work extended hours and weekends as necessary in support of the middleware infrastructure and applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.
Other Required Qualifications
- Experienced Unix or Windows Server system administrator
- Proficiency with PowerShell, Python or similar scripting language
- Experience with web server and application server administration
- Effective interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills
- Passion for learning and problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- System administrator experience in a mid to large enterprise computing environment
- Experience with tools for automation, administration, management, configuration and deployment of servers and applications
- Experience supporting software development teams and tools used to build and maintain enterprise applications, such as version control and IDEs
- Experience with SAS EBI and Visual Analytics platform or Oracle PeopleSoft software administration in a university setting is a definite plus
- Experience across a broad range of technologies and services, such as application development, storage and networking, are all helpful as we routinely solve complex IT issues
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
06/03/2022Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should attach cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to application.
Position Number
00062224Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal EmergenciesIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment ID
517101 - Shared ServicesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.