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Systems Administrator, Linux

Employer: Sewanee: The University of the South
Location: Sewanee, TN

Administrative Jobs: Technology, Analysts & Programming, Network & Systems Administration
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Position Overview

Primary Function:The position works as a team member in the Strategic Digital Infrastructure (SDI) department to support a computing infrastructure that includes a variety of servers, storage, and supporting equipment in the institution’s data center and in the cloud. Specifically, this position is primarily responsible for the system administration of 50+ Linux servers. This position will also act as the secondary systems administration for the university’s Google Workspace, Windows servers and other services.

Opportunities for Leadership: This position reports to the Director of Strategic Digital Infrastructure and has no positions reporting to it.

Career Band: 2C

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Linux System administration duties:

Prepares, installs, tests and maintains Linux-based servers and affiliated software packages.

Recognizes and troubleshoots issues with Linux servers

Monitors security by reviewing logs and promptly reports potential/existing problems or suspicious behavior/breaches with the Linux-based servers to the Director of SDI.

Establishes, maintains and manages user server accounts.

Applies regular system upgrades and patches in test and production environments.

Assists with resolving technical problems for the Linux lab as needed.

Secondary systems administrator for Google Workspace for Education, Enterprise Microsoft environment, including Active Directory and Windows servers.

Performs scheduled system upgrades and responds to emergencies/outages outside of business hours.

Machines & Equipment Used:Computers, servers, data center.

Budgetary Responsibility: None

Personal Interaction/Communication:

Student Contact:Occasional in person, phone and email or other electronic means of communication.

Internal:Daily in person, phone and email or other electronic means of communication.

External:Sometimes; vendors.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education: Post-Secondary degree in a technology-related field.

Experience:

5+ year of experience in a technical position with systems administration duties including installing, configuring, securing, and maintaining systems required.

Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.

2+ years of experience with Linux computer operations and familiarity with shell programming and scripting with languages such as Perl, Python, and Linux shell is preferred. (Coursework in programming or scripting is acceptable).

Familiarity with application software such as Apache or Tomcat is preferred.

Experience with Windows Server, Google Workspace or other enterprise software is preferred.

Job Related Skills:

Ability and willingness to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Ability to use professional knowledge and critical thinking to analyze information and resolve problems.

Demonstrable diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Proficient time management skills to work in a dynamic operations environment with varying priorities and schedule demands.

High-level collaborator who can work with other areas of the organization to complete projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical individuals of the University.

Ability to participate in a shared 24x7 on-call capacity for critical systems.

Licenses & Certifications:Linux + Certification, Security+ Certification or similar certification preferredSupplemental Information

Confidential Information:Access to University servers with confidential information..

Working Environment:Normal office environment; Work hours are M-F from 8 AM – 5 PM. This position will share 24/7/365 on call with other members of the Strategic Digital Infrastructure team.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time; must be able to walk for extended periods of time; must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders); must be able to crawl and/or kneel; must be able to push and/or pull objects; must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks; must be able to lift up to 10 pounds (sedentary work); must be able to carry up to 10 pounds (sedentary work); must be able to lift between 11-20 pounds (light work); must be able to carry between 11-20 pounds (light work); must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (medium work); must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (medium work).

Any additional requirements specific to this position:

Must be able to wear an approved mask for prolonged periods while performing job duties and responsibilities.

Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to an approved medical or religious exemption.

Organization

Working at Sewanee: The University of the South

Known familiarly as “Sewanee” by its students, faculty, staff and friends, The University of the South offers an unmatched educational experience. The university remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate teaching assistants, and close faculty-student interaction ensures that each student enjoys a rich and personal educational experience. It is not unusual for students and faculty members to work shoulder to shoulder on research projects and journal articles, to meet for coffee at a local eatery, or to serve together as members of the university orchestra, volunteer fire department, and other civic groups.

The result of such individualized education is clear in the academic success of Sewanee students and alumni. The university has had 26 Rhodes Scholars—a number that puts Sewanee in the top four nationally among American liberal arts colleges—as well as 27 NCAA Postgraduate Fellows, 43 Watson Fellows, and dozens of Fulbright Scholars, and has an acceptance rate to graduate and professional schools that far outpaces its peers. The School of Theology has added to its alumni ranks countless bishops, including three of the last four presiding bishops of the Episcopal Church.

Sewanee offers 36 majors, 32 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-law, and pre-business. More than 40 percent of students participate in study-abroad programs, and a comprehensive endowed program that provides financial support for summer internships has greatly strengthened career development for undergraduates. See more about Sewanee in the "Sewanee Snapshot" here.

In an era of specialization, Sewanee upholds the broad-based ideals of liberal education as a surer means to success. At the University of the South, the adherence to outstanding liberal arts education and enduring traditions of honor, community, and respect have transformed many generations of students, and have earned the abiding loyalty and support of alumni who are enjoying lives of integrity, leadership, and service.

The University is located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sewanee’s physical environment, which includes the 13,000–acre Domain (as the campus and surrounding area is known), provides a remarkable academic and recreational resource, and an unparalleled place in which to study and reflect. It invites students to engage in both a multitude of outdoor activities and careful study of the natural environment.

As the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2007–2008, it looked back on a rich history and forward to new opportunities for the next generations. “The essence of Sewanee is consistent from generation to generation,” said Vice Chancellor emeritus Joel Cunningham. “We are a university dedicated to liberal education, to time-honored traditions, and to our commitment to serve our students and this nation. We have been successful in advancing our mission, and I believe we have the resources and the will to ensure that Sewanee’s best years are still to come.”

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