Systems Administrator I

The Systems Administrator I position serves a technical role within a team of systems administration professionals to support an enterprise computing infrastructure that includes a variety of servers, storage, and supporting equipment. Additionally, this position along with the team oversees two data centers as well as strategic cloud/hosted services. The Systems group is responsible for a wide range of services ranging from client hosting to university-wide mission-critical applications. This position may operate up to 95% remotely, with on-site responsibilities as required. Reports to the Lead Systems Engineer., * Support and maintain Windows, Linux, and Unix server environments.

• Participate in modernization initiatives including automation, containerization, cloud adoption, and platform migration.
• Develop and maintain technical system documentation.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain system security in accordance with departmental standards.
• Provide support to ITS teams and directly to clients as needed.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor peers and guide technical skill development for student employees.
• Participate in multiphase upgrades, patching, and lifecycle maintenance efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned., Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

• Expertise in Windows and Linux/Unix architectures and system administration.
• Understanding in scripting and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Satellite).
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and secure access principles.
• Familiarity with high-availability systems, clustering, fault-tolerant architectures, and monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to change.
• Ability to work from a ladder, lift to 50 lbs., and differentiate colors without assistance., * 4-year degree and minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in enterprise server and storage hardware environment.
• Demonstrated understanding in system monitoring, auditing, alerting, and troubleshooting practices.
• Must possess a current valid Driver's License and maintain it in good standing in accordance with University policies.
• Understanding of network technologies and their integration with enterprise systems.
• Ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation for unplanned outages and work outside of regular University hours, typically planned in advance, as needed.
• Must be able to provide and maintain Internet connectivity from personal residence. Must be able to travel to the Bowling Green campus in a time frame congruent to the group's on-call policy which, among other details, states a maximum of 1 hr. under normal travel conditions.