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TERM LIMITED OPPORTUNITY - Please note that this is an 18 month term limited opportunity with the potential for extension based on project need as well as funding support.
The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is hiring a Systems Administrator to join a diverse team of professionals dedicated to successful advancement of educational and research activities. You will work with the Infrastructure team to create and support servers and provide other infrastructure services to Technology Services teams, college faculty and staff. This job offers hybrid work opportunities. We run a variety of platforms and technologies to support the needs of the College so this is a great opportunity to get some experience with a mix of technologies. You will report to the Infrastructure Manager in LSA Technology Services. The target salary range for this position is $64,000-$69,000.
Production Support: Provide technical support and service restoration for infrastructure services provided by LSA Technology Services. The primary focus of this support will be project based server support. The project work could include but is not limited to replacing or upgrading servers reaching their end of life, participating in the migration and process review of our monitoring system, server software updates, and SSL certification automation. In addition you will analyze, plan, and implement system maintenance, including backup and recovery strategies, software patches and upgrades.
Proactive Administration: Collaborate with teams and advise on technical features and processing options. Contribute to system enhancements by identifying and quantifying customer requirements, delineating the gaps between customer requirements and the capabilities of existing technology. Recommend improvements in current processes.
Professional Development: Stay current with relevant advances in IT. This could include: on-the-job training, attending technical courses or conferences, researching, and testing. Develop and follow best practices and share knowledge.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
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Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch and consider applying. We'd love to hear from you.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Linux or Windows Systems Administrator, with demonstrated knowledge to use appropriate technology tools to perform day-to-day administration tasks (such as backup, restore, failover, log interpretation and performance monitoring) for servers
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with a virtualization platform like VMWare or Hyper-V
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot difficult issues and ability to apply problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement and automation
- Familiarity with security and monitoring best practices
We will not work you to tears, burn you out, or make you choose between work and important family events. Our goal is for you to maintain a healthy relationship between life and work. Most of our team works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Our team does not typically work late, work weekends, or have to come in early. Your work will be predictable and adjustable.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.