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Vacancy Type SHRA Is Internal Transfer Only No Time Limited? No Time-Limited Appointment Length Title Systems Programmer / Specialist Band Level Journey Working Title Systems Administrator Salary Range $56,000 - $141,735 Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications, education and experience Salary Grade Equivalency 82 Position Number 00060462 Work Schedule 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday Does the regular and recurring schedule of this position result in the employee working more than ½ of their hours between 4 pm and 8 am? (Meal periods do not count). No Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 517101 - Shared Services Department Shared Services, Office of Information Technology Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of Information Technology’s (OIT) Windows & Middleware Services group (WMS) is located within the Shared Services unit. WMS offers Windows and Active Directory-based infrastructure and services that support the enterprise, including on-premises and cloud solutions. We provide middleware services that integrate related campus systems. We work collaboratively with other campus IT units to deliver the core Active Directory infrastructure for the NC State community.

Essential Job Duties

This position serves as a Windows Systems Administrator for NC State University’s Windows & Active Directory based enterprise infrastructure services and will provide system administration, automation and support for various Microsoft technologies that support the unit’s Windows and middleware services.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the following: assessing emerging technologies, solutions and services for fit into the NC State computing environment; implementing new solutions and integrating them with other campus services; collaboratively designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions that scale to the entire campus environment; providing leadership to other technical staff; and providing third-tier technical support and serves in an on-call rotation providing triage and first responder support for the unit’s Windows and integrated infrastructure.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Serve in on-call rotation. Occasional work outside university business hours may be required.

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or a Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming or closely related area; or an Associate’s degree in Computer Information Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, or Networking Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Departmental Required Skills

- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory.

- Experience with Windows-based Configuration Management (example: SCCM)

- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking (subnets, firewall rules, DNS resolution, etc.)

- Powershell programming experience in automating system administration tasks.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

- Experience with one or more supporting services: SQL Server, RDS, or ADFS.

- Experience with Cloud services, preferably Azure/Office365.

- Experience in a higher education environment.

Required License or Certification

n/a

Special Instructions

IMPORTANT: This position is being posted as SHRA, however, if an individual is hired with a start date on or after December 1, 2018, they will be hired as an EHRA employee, IT Systems Administrator.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a separate document containing contact information for references.

Job Open Date 10/08/2018 Must Be Open Until---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 10/26/2018 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Systems Programmer Specialist.
   • 4-year degree with a major in IT, Computer Science, or a closely-related field and 3 years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • Master's degree with a major in IT, Computer Science, or a closely-related field and 1 year of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • Doctorate with a major in IT, Computer Science, or a closely-related field and experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • Associate's degree with a major in IT, Computer Science, or a closely related field 5years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • High school diploma/GED and at least 7 years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • Combination of post-high school education and experience equal to 7 years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field (ex: 1 yr toward degree & 6 yrs related experience)
   • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in an unrelated field and 7 years of experience in operations analysis and design, systems programming, or a related field
   • Did not complete high school but have a combination of education and experience to equal 11 years of experience in operations analysis & design, systems programming, or a related field (ex. 1 yr of high school & 10 yrs experience)
   • None of the above.
4. * Briefly describe your knowledge of/experience with Active Directory processes.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Do you possess certifications in Server Infrastructure, Private Cloud technologies, or other relevant certifications?
   • Yes, I possess relevant certifications such as those listed
   • No, I do not possess relevant certifications
6. If you answered yes to the question above, please list your relevant certifications.

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents