System Administrator III
Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Systems Administrator III, under direction, serves as a technical lead for systems administration projects or services. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a systems administration support team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of related experience.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- This position is security sensitive
- This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements
Responsibilities
- Provides technical guidance and oversight for server administration.
- Sets up and configures large and complex servers.
- Develops complex system logic and configurations.
- Conducts complex server performance analysis and tuning.
- Coordinates routine audits of systems and software.
- Oversees and coordinates the analysis of system logs.
- Coordinates and monitors the problem management process, including backup support.
- Troubleshoots complex network problems.
- Provides Tier III technical support.
- Oversees documentation of server support methods, procedures, and configurations.
- Oversees system security activities designed to protect and recover client data.
- Develops disaster recovery plans for complex systems.
- Coordinates evaluations of new technologies.
- Makes technology recommendations based on evaluation results and client needs.
- Creates, evaluates, and approves plans for new technology deployments.
- Oversees and approves system integration testing plans.
- Provides technical oversight for planning large server hardware and software purchases.
- Develops specifications and plans for large and complex server hardware purchases.
- Collaborates with project leaders to develop project work plans and schedules.
- Defines and outlines project phases.
- Identifies personnel and staffing requirements for projects.
- Determines computing equipment and infrastructure requirements.
- Provides technical leadership and oversight throughout technology projects.
- Coordinates technical resources and activities to support successful system implementations.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
- TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
- Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Book scholarships
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 8+ hours of vacation per month
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
- 12-15 paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
