Details

Open Date 03/11/2025

Requisition Number PRN41403B

Job Title Systems Administrator Sr

Working Title Systems Administrator Sr

Job Grade G

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

This position may require working off hours and participating in an on-call rotation to address critical system issues and ensure continuous, 24/7 operational efficiency.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02228 - Data Coordinating Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 60700 to 109649

Close Date 06/10/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

We invite you to join our modern and forward-thinking IT group. Be part of a robust team of systems administrators, business intelligence developers, full stack software developers, data architects, IT project managers, and technical support analysts. Our stakeholders include faculty and staff that are dedicated to accelerating the translation of clinical research to the bedside. We work hand-in-hand with our customers as business partners as we make it our daily mission to facilitate clinical research by ensuring the technology (both traditional and emerging) matches business needs.

The Data Coordinating Center’s IT group has an immediate need for a Sr. Systems Administrator. This position will report directly to the IT Director. The Sr. Sys Admin is essential in upholding and enhancing the technical framework of our research data center, which operates continuously to support critical research activities. The role demands a professional with extensive experience in on-premises data center management, and a strong acumen in security protocols. The successful candidate will be proficient in managing Windows and Linux server environments and will value the autonomy of their role while appreciating the dynamics of working within a supportive and collaborative IT team.

Responsibilities of this role are comprehensive, encompassing the design, installation, and ongoing management of servers and network devices to ensure reliable internal and customer-facing services. This role will be actively involved in all phases of the IT lifecycle, from the initial development and testing stages to the full-scale production environment. This includes meticulous management of system documentation, asset inventories, and the creation of technical guidelines and documentation.

The Sr. Sys Admin will work with software developers to deploy new applications and updates, ensuring that development efforts are seamlessly integrated into the operational environment. This collaboration is vital for facilitating a dynamic, agile IT infrastructure that can adapt to the evolving needs of clinical research, thereby directly contributing to the DCC’s objective of accelerating the translation of clinical research findings to practical applications. For more information about the Utah DCC visit our website at uofuhealth.org/utahdcc

This position is on-site, requiring the selected candidate to be willing to move to the Salt Lake City area or already be local. This position may require working off hours and participating in an on-call rotation to address critical system issues and ensure continuous, 24/7 operational efficiency. This role cannot support international sponsorship at this time.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates

14.2% retirement contributions that vest immediately

Generous paid leave time

11 paid Holidays per year

50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Flex spending accounts

Free transit on most UTA services

Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel

Professional development opportunities

Additional benefits information is available atwww.hr.utah.edu/benefits

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Sys Admin, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform maintenance, updates, and upgrades for servers and desktops, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.

• Provide support and routine maintenance for specialized applications, addressing specific operational needs.

• Manage Active Directory, including group policy and preference settings, to ensure secure and efficient user access control.

• Administer database and web services, offering end-user support to facilitate smooth operations and accessibility.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to servers, software, computers, networks, printers, and Active Directory connectivity to maintain system integrity.

• Implement security tools and strategies, planning and executing rollouts to strengthen system defenses.

• Monitor system performance and health, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent disruptions.

• Execute additional responsibilities as needed, adapting to evolving departmental IT requirements and projects.

Installs new software releases and system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches, and resolves software related problems. Performs system backups and recovery. Maintains data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a project leader or manager.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Require a bachelor’s degree in a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Will screen to preferences:

• Strong preference for AWS expertise.

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in Systems Administration or Systems Engineering.

• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems.

• Strong background in database management.

• Experience with VMware, Remote Desktop Services, storage management systems, and server hardware.

• Possession of relevant certifications such as A+, MCSE , CCNA , Network+, ITIL or others.

• Working knowledge of Windows server infrastructure and Active Directory, DNS , GPO , TCP /IP, SMTP .

• Experience with Microsoft SQL .

• Experience with the administration of web servers including IIS , Apache, Tomcat.

• Experience with the administration and deploying of web applications running on Java, ASP . NET .

• Experience with virtual technologies.

• Experience with SSIS , SSRS , SSAS .

• Experience with SharePoint.

• Experience with Confluence / JIRA .

• Experience with Linux environments.

• Experience with CI/C pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab, CloudFormation, Terraform

• Experience with Veritas Backup Exec.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation tasks Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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