Job Description

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 www.hr.utah.edu/benefits

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: https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php
* 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 https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/) 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.