System Administration Professional (Remote Eligible)
About the role
The University of Notre Dame is a leading American research university based in Notre Dame, Indiana, dedicated to fostering a community of innovation, ethical leadership, and impactful technology. This mission-driven institution is seeking an experienced System Administration Professional to join the Service and Platform Management team within the University Enabling Technology Services (UETS) division of the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and monitor software applications and platforms, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and architecture.
Lead project work focused on the design and implementation of new services or major service upgrades across IaaS, or on-premises installations.
Utilize expertise in both Windows and Linux Operating Systems to ensure seamless integration, high availability, and optimal performance of IT services.
Work closely with application analysts/developers and cloud engineers to script and automate the network/machine/platform/application stack in the IaaS environment.
Maintain expertise in IaaS tools and environments, providing technical leadership or consultation on service implementations.
Manage customer and software vendor interactions in cooperation with OIT colleagues.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and job experience in application administration or a related technical field.
Technical Skills Required: Experience with Operating Systems, with 2-3+ years of experience in both Windows and Linux preferred (e.g., Red Hat Linux Server, AWS Linux, Microsoft Windows Server). Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts and methods of operating system, application server, web server, database, firewall, and network architectural design. Experience and working knowledge of IaaS tools and services (e.g., AWS and VMware tools). Good working knowledge of scripting languages used to automate tasks, including the creation of the network/machine/platform/application stack. Ability to document and communicate complex technical solutions (Linux environments, IaaS scripting) clearly, allowing for seamless handoffs and cooperative support within the team. Experience and working knowledge using AI tooling to provide efficiencies and/or automation of work.
Professional Skills Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to use persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation. Demonstrated ability to use discretion and tact effectively with individuals at all levels of the University. Ability to independently and creatively solve advanced problems, conceptualizing various possible solutions within a given framework. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as both a team member and technical lead in moderately complex projects, using negotiation and cooperation to build consensus and facilitate successful outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Depth: Familiarity with databases such as Oracle and SQL Server (RDS a plus). Familiarity with development languages (Java, Ruby, Python).
Organizational Knowledge: Experience in higher education or the public sector is a plus.
Certifications: Industry recognized certifications in relevant technologies; AWS and Linux certifications are a plus.
Process Improvement: Working knowledge of adopted continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) and ability to use this methodology to guide internal and external improvements.