Systems Administrator 3
- Chicago, IL
- $88,000-114,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs system and network administration functions independently, with an understanding of the interactions between hardware, operating system software, and network operations, and the design and administrative requirements to ensure an efficient, reliable, secure infrastructure.
- Assigns personnel to various projects, directs their activities, and evaluates their work. Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization.
- Analyzes system logs and identifies potential issues with computer systems.
- Performs recovery procedures, scheduling, and backups, and monitors batch processes.
- Plans for, and installs, necessary patches, upgrades, and vendor recommended maintenance for servers and their associated storage, network, communications, and peripheral sub-systems.
- Installs and maintains an appropriate level of intrusion detection, monitoring, and auditing software as required, adhering to both security and operational policies.
- Configures systems and their components to maximize performance and compatibility while minimizing costs, contention, or inference with other systems.
- Develops, implements, and maintains diagnostic procedures to ensure high level production quality, reliability, and availability.
- Monitors applications, operating systems, various other components, and end user services.
- Recommends, installs, and maintains appropriate levels of hardware and software firewalls associated with specific server implementations. Assists in the development, implementation, compliance tracking, and maintenance of documentation such as; hardware, software and service inventories and management reports.
- Configures, installs, upgrades, and maintains server applications and hardware. Works to safeguard the integrity of computer software. Implements operating system enhancements to improve the reliability and performance of the system.
- Administers operating systems, maintains security, and implements backup procedures for the organization's information systems and peripheral equipment, such as servers, desktops, printers, and storage devices.
- Performs other related work as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
- Managing networked servers and workstations with knowledge of TCP/IP network services, system utilities, hardware installation, and OS installation.
- Proficient in a multi-platform network environment including mail service and client support, backup and restore technologies, Macintosh and PC communication software support, and various graphical user interfaces.
- Direct work experience with Linux operating systems.
- Proficient with research technologies including SLURM.
- Understanding of client and web server administration.
- Linux mail server (Postfix/Cyrus/Spamassassin). Mailbox management.
- Familiar with standard programming languages such as Python, Ruby, C,C++, and Bash shell scripting.
- Knowledge of configuration and management of clusters.
- Knowledge of backup technology and other monitoring and automated systems management technologies.
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
- Knowledge of Proxmox virtualization.
- Knowledge of Puppet configuration management.
- Knowledge of integration and management issues in a heterogeneous computing environment.
- Understanding of intruder techniques and software exploitation methods.
- Expertise with system administration issues in a large and complex client server environment.
- Outstanding deductive and investigative skills to identify and diagnose complex, non-intuitive technical problems.
- Apply in-depth knowledge and experience of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.
- Take a new perspective using existing solutions.
- Learn new procedures, techniques, and approaches quickly.
- Effectively assist and train members of all levels of ability.
- Integrity and credibility to work with sensitive data.
- Knowledge of the department's primary business function.
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(preferred)
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $88,000.00 - $114,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.Benefits Eligible YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in thePosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see theJob seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request viaAll offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.