Posting Details

Vacancy TypeEHRA Non-FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleIT System Administrator IISalary RangeAnticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate upon education and experiencePosition Number00100551Work ScheduleWork hours are normally 8-5, Mon-Fri. Schedule flexibility and remote work arrangements are available at the supervisor’s discretion. This is not a 100% remote position. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.0Department170101 - College of Sciences - DeanDepartmentCollege of Sciences - DeanJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Sciences brings together the mathematical, physical, and biological-sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement.

Sciences IT is a growing unit that provides innovative IT solutions, responsive and forward-looking support, and creative applications of technology to support the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College of Sciences.

Essential Job Duties

This position is an exciting opportunity for a systems administrator looking for an opportunity to be valued for both effort and creativity while making a measurable difference to the people of the State of North Carolina.

This position will apply expertise to design, maintain, and support Linux servers and Windows systems and provide web and database services. In this role, this position will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Sciences IT team, as well as other campus units to learn, lead, and develop innovative solutions to support our research, education, and outreach missions.

This position will tackle the migration from hardware to virtual and/or cloud services and ensure that mission critical resources are available, resilient, and can be accessed and managed remotely. The ability to plan and design for resiliency will ensure that research projects can continue operating during emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters when the campus is closed.

Communication and collaboration are essential for this role. This position will work with researchers, students, and staff and will need to be able to translate client needs into systems design.

This position will provide systems administration and solutions design to the College of Sciences with a primary assignment to manage IT resources for the State Climate Office (SCO).

Other Work/Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s degree and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least 2-4 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience.

Departmental Required Skills

• Proven professional experience with Linux systems administration
• Experience managing web servers and/or database systems
• Demonstrated experience with shell scripting and coding in PHP
• Understanding of Linux security best practices
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Demonstrated strengths in collaboration and communication with a diverse population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both in writing and verbally.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience with MariaDB is a plus
• Experience with PowerShell or Python is a plus
• Experience managing a mixed Linux/Windows environment is a plus
• There will be opportunities for on-the-job skills development; it is not necessary to possess all preferred skills immediately
• Diversity/inclusion/equity training is desirable

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

This is a reposting. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Interviews may begin at any time therefore early application is encouraged. This position will work remotely while the university is under reduced operations.

This posting is scheduled to close at the end of the day on Sept. 22, 2020 (EST).

Job Open Date07/21/2020Anticipated Closing DateThis posting will close at the end of the day on Sept. 22, 2020. (EST)Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire DateAA/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.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. 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 equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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 Question

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
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • HERC
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • 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. * The position requires a master’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience. Please select the statement that reflects your level of education.
   • Yes, I have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
   • Yes, I have a master's degree in a relevant discipline
   • Yes, I have a degree equivalent to a master's degree
   • Yes, I have equivalent professional experience
   • No, I do not possess the qualifications as listed
4. * How many years of experience do you have as a professional Linux systems administrator?
   • 1-2 years
   • 2-4 years
   • 4 years or more
5. * Please rate your Linux systems administrator skill level?
   • Entry level/interested
   • Experienced system administrator
   • National or Industry Expert
6. * How many years of experience do you have with Windows system administration?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Please rate your Windows system admin skill level.
   • Entry level/interested
   • Experienced system administrator
   • National or Industry Expert
8. * Briefly describe your experience managing web servers/database systems.

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * Please rate your skill level with shell scripting.
   • Entry level/interested
   • Can read and edit others’ code
   • Can independently script to solve routine problems
   • Can independently develop complex code
10. * Briefly describe any experience you have with Windows-Linux integration.

    (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

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

Optional Documents