Systems Administrator III

Agency

Department

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$5,186.75 - $7,552.15 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Systems Administrator, under general supervision, collaborates with other IT personnel to assist with defining technology problems and solutions. Works on projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge. Is responsible for providing advanced technical support to research personnel, aiding in the design, deployment, integration, and management of research computing environments (compute, data, network, etc.) while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and federal regulations.

This role is the lead for Linux and Unix systems for the Bush Combat Development Complex, but also supports other systems to include vmware and GCC High users and integrations.

Responsibilities:
- Manages and designs the Unix and Linux infrastructure for the Bush Combat Development Complex

- Designs, develops, and executes hardware and software solutions to address low to medium impact business problems.

- Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance.

- Coordinates the support for security patching and compliance for IT systems.

- Supports systems and users utilizing the GCC High environment.

- Works with other IT personnel in the planning and designing of systems infrastructure.

- Ensures the accuracy and effectiveness of the system to meet business/customers' requirements.

- Monitors the performance of systems and suggest improvements.

- Creates system related documents/reports including installation procedures, control documents, and test plans.

- Works with other vendors and IT personnel for any problem resolutions required.

- Collaborate with other IT personnel to understand application improvements and plans for change.

- Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of related experience.

Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

- Must be able to gain and maintain a DoD (Department of Defense) security clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

- Knowledge of advanced analysis, troubleshooting, problem-solving, client relations skills, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, and proficiency with the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).

- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

- Experience with both Windows and Linux system administration.

- Ability to lift medium (20-40 lbs.) size boxes or equipment.

- May require work outside of normal office hours.

- Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions.

- Ability to climb stairs (equipment on elevated structures, etc.)

-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience designing complex compute, data, and network environments, preferably within a research or technical environment.
- Experience with virtualization, research computing infrastructure, scientific software, and custom lab instrumentation.
- Ability to prioritize in a dynamic research environment and balance multiple concurrent tasks.
- Experience in Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) technical subject areas of: Networks, Cybersecurity, Instrumentation & Data Analytics, Modeling & Simulation, Test Support & Operations, and Avionics.
- Professional Industry certifications.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.