Systems Administrator- Senior

About the role

Under limited supervision, responsible for activities related to Systems Administration and the integration with server operating systems and applications. May lead or mentor lower level team members. Applicants local to the San Antonio area are highly preferred. Although the position is primarily remote, the position may require on-site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues.
• Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks.
• Use automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications.
• Understand server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems.
• Experience with VMware and ESXi; experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases.
• Understand SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates.
• Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders.
• Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work.
• Maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT (Required)
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Skills

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required.

Benefits

• Medical: UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental: Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability: Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs: Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off: A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
• Discounts: Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.