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Information Technology
Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator is a member of the Server Group within the Information Technology Division.  The Server Group is responsible for installation and maintenance of operating systems and software, performing hardware installation, configuration, maintenance, monitoring and tuning of resources, user account maintenance and contributing to the Information Technology team effort.  The position requires adaptability, teamwork, organization and troubleshooting skills as well as a strong commitment to customer service.  Occasional evening and weekend hours are required as well as regular off-hours maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Report to Manager, Server Technology with latitude for independent initiative and judgment.
  • Responsible for implement, maintaining, tuning and monitoring operating systems and services implemented on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows Server and Client Editions, Mac OS X, Junos, VMware and other UNIX variants.
  • Responsible for implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting server related software including, but not limited to; BIND, Samba, OpenLDAP, Postfix, MySQL Server, Apache, IIS, MS Exchange Server 2010, MS SQL Server, Symantec NetBackup.
  • Participate in the management and maintenance of the Microsoft Active Directory domain.
  • Participate in server, mainframe, storage, network and telecom hardware implementation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Provide high level, tier 3, support for network services and protocols.
  • Participate in daily operating procedures to include: backup and restore of systems data, log file analysis, systems monitoring and preventative maintenance.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of perl, shell, php, VBscript, PowerShell and other scripting languages to support operating procedures and user interfaces.
  • Create and update documentation of existing as well as new services and procedures.
  • Ability to implement a project from beginning to end, while providing a project scope and timeline.
  • Provide server related support to and assist client services in, the support of campus users.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Personal Requirements:

  • Ability to develop positive and productive working relationships.
  • Superior communication skills, written and oral.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to act with initiative, tact and maturity.
  • Ability to identify and address client needs.
  • Patience in dealing with people of differing abilities and backgrounds.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while providing consistent and reliable results.
  • Energetic and motivated team player that can work well under pressure.
  • Working knowledge of hardware and software associated with performing in this position.
  • Willingness to maintain and update own technology knowledge to remain current in this position.

Minimum Professional Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience in information technology. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education or relevant technology certification(s) and experience will be considered.
  • System level familiarity with Windows, Linux or Macintosh operating systems.
  • Thorough understanding of Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Expertise in data networking and network services.
  • Experience in network and systems Infrastructure planning.
  • Commitment to customer service.
  • Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong professional ethics and commitment to security and confidentiality.

Preferred Professional Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and more than 4 years of experience with Information technology in an academic environment is preferred.
  • Expertise with Exchange 2010, MSSQL, LAMP, SharePoint, Drupal, Symantec NetBackup, IBM hardware platforms, sever/ desktop virtualization or SAN storage devices.
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages.
  • 2 years of experience in systems administration.
  • Project management Experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references to: Mr. Rhett Thatcher, Search Chair, Information Technology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.  Applications may be submitted via email to rthatcher@stlawu.edu.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Posted: January 24, 2013

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