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System Administrator

 

 

System Administrator

  • 514655
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: System Administrator

Employee Classification: System Administrator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Music

Department: UNT-College of Music-Gen-134000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 51,744.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The College of Music at the University of North Texas is searching for a Systems Administrator to join its information technology team. This position will be responsible for the administration, design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, software, operating systems, and security systems.

Position Overview

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware, software, operating systems, and security systems. This position ensures the reliability and availability of critical technology infrastructure through proactive disaster recovery planning, business continuity measures, and the elimination of single points of failure.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and three years of related computing work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Prior experience with specific systems, equipment and software may be specified as needed by department.
* Considerable knowledge of principles of computing and/or communications networks, and characteristics of computing hardware and software used in distributed environments.
* Ability to supervise and train subordinates.
* Ability to operate computer keyboards and to install computer hardware.
* Ability to assimilate, retain, and utilize technical and applications-oriented information.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and peripheral devices across 210 instructional labs, as well as faculty and staff computing environments. 
  • Maintain security compliance for all College of Music instructional workstations, laptops, and virtual servers by implementing operating system updates, security patches, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection measures 
  • Administer and maintain data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for endpoints, servers, and college student file storage systems to ensure business continuity and data integrity 
  • Manage IT change management and change control processes, including documentation, risk assessment, implementation, validation, and communication of technology changes to instructors and stakeholders 
  • Continuously develop and maintain expertise in operating systems, enterprise applications, infrastructure technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and networking concepts to support evolving organizational needs. 
  • Other dutie is as assigned

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday -Friday 8:00 to 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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