Title: Senior System Administrator Manager

Employee Classification: Sr System Administrator Mngr

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Library

Department: UNT-University Library-Gen-141000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Depending on qualifications with a minimum of $74,352.00.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University Library IT Services oversees all computing hardware and software in support of the UNT Libraries – This encompasses general purpose computing lab resources for UNT student research and academic success, infrastructure in support of digital archiving and preservation initiatives, as well as server and application resources in support of Library Librarians and Staff.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of Library infrastructure and servers including team operations related to installing, configuring, and maintaining hardware and operating system software. Duties include analyzing systems, and software, participating in strategic planning of computing goals, setting objectives and strategies, oversight of the endpoint (desktop) manager. Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders and effectively prioritizes competing projects and allocation of resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years' of related computing experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Outstanding verbal, written, and documentation skills. Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work well individuals with widely divergent backgrounds as well as end users of systems. Must possess outstanding leadership skills. Experience of designing and developing integration solutions. Knowledge of largescale network, academic and/or administrative systems and associated hardware and software. Skills and ability to successfully manage complex systems and technical professionals. Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex, large scale, installations, conversions and implementations, including disaster recovery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with specific systems, equipment and software may be specified as needed by department.
• Familiarity with VMware and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency with Windows Server and Linux administration.
• Ability leveraging scripting languages such as Powershell, BASH, and Python.
• Experience automating tasks with Ansible, or similar technologies.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Manages and monitors the daily functioning of the server/storage/software/computer network and all associated systems. Designs, installs, configures, and maintains operating system servers and resolves complex problems (eg. Virtualization stack, assigned Virtual machines, server room hardware and devices...)
• Performs analysis of systems, hardware, and/or software to determine long-range and short-term courses of action to meet defined computing and/or communication objectives. Reviews the analysis of other staff and assimilates data for senior management.
• Recommends methods and ensures all Library devices, servers, and related software are secured according to department and UNT policy.
• Collaborates and provides oversight to Endpoint Administrator and Helpdesk to ensure server resources are available to facilitate their success.
• Manage and test data backup system and DR plans.
• Investigates and implements new technology solutions to align with industry best practices for academic libraries. (eg. video streaming, Inter-Library Loan application hosting, storage strategies in support of Digital Projects)

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, on call as needed

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.