Systems Administrator

As a Systems Administrator at Purdue, you'll play a key role in maintaining a reliable, secure, and high-performing technology environment that serves tens of thousands of users across campus. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully while continuing to grow your technical expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. What You'll Do

• Perform day-to-day system administration tasks across enterprise environments, ensuring stability, security, and performance
• Install, configure, and maintain system software, servers, and endpoint devices
• Monitor system health and respond to hardware and software issues as they arise
• Support well-defined technical projects, contributing with minimal guidance
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues and recommend improvements to existing processes
• Help develop and refine operational procedures to enhance consistency and efficiency
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders regarding system updates, policies, and service needs

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience supporting Windows, macOS, and/or Linux environments

• Ability to independently manage routine tasks while contributing to broader team initiatives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset, Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field

• Two (2) years of hands-on systems administration experience supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS environments

• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, and user/account management

• Working knowledge of Linux administration (command line, services, permissions, logs)

• Experience supporting macOS in an enterprise environment, including MDM tools (e.g., Intune, JAMF)

• Familiarity with endpoint lifecycle management, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting Tier 2 incidents

• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs) and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud)

• Exposure to security best practices (RBAC, MFA, least privilege) and basic scripting/automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)

• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered

Skills Required:

• Foundational understanding of operating systems, networks, and system troubleshooting

• Strong problem-solving skills for routine technical issues

• Willingness to learn enterprise tools, security practices, and Purdue's endpoint management systems

• Ability to:

• follow established procedures and document work clearly

• communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users

• Familiarity with Windows and/or macOS system administration concepts (e.g., configuration, updates, troubleshooting)

Preferred:

• Exposure to any of the following is beneficial but not required:

• Group Policy or other configuration management tools

• Intune, Jamf, Igor, Puppet or similar endpoint management platforms

• Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, CLI or similar)

• Software packaging or deployment processes

• Enterprise security fundamentals

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial

including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days Career Stream Professional 2

• Pay Band S065