Systems Administrator- Senior

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, responsible for activities related to Systems Administration and the integration with server operating systems and applications. May lead or mentor lower level team members. Applicants local to the San Antonio area are highly preferred. Although the position is primarily remote, the position may require on-site visits as needed.

Requirements

Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications.
Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues.
Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks.
Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems.
Experience with VMware and ESXi.
Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases.
An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates.
Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders.
Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT (Required)
Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required.

Nice To Haves

Applicants local to the San Antonio area are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications.
Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues.
Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks.
Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems.
Experience with VMware and ESXi; Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases.
An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates.
Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders.
Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.