Systems Administrator II

Company: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Location: College Station
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job TitleSystems Administrator IIAgencyTexas A Agrilife ResearchDepartmentInformation TechnologyProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities+ Administer Windows and Linux-based systems. Install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot operating systems including Red Hat, CentOS, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and Windows.+ Administer VMWare ESXi hosts. Administer virtual machines in an enterprise VMWare environment. Assist with the administration of the Storage Area Network, EqualLogic by Dell. Administer network attached storage devices. Administer DNS environments. Administer Domain Controllers and integrating it with a Linux environment. Administer VMWare ESXi hosts. Install, configure, secure, and administer NTP, Syslog, and NFS servers in Linux environments. Administer NFS shares in a Linux environment. Install, configure, and administer backup clients in a Linux and Windows environment+ Assists with the installation and configuration of network file servers and hardware. Completes server testing and application. Conducts basic server performance analyses and tuning.+ Creates programs for automating system administration.+ Helps analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems. Troubleshoots and repairs hardware and software for servers. Troubleshoots and repairs configuration problems and assists with troubleshooting network problems. Provides Tier I support and assists with Tier II support.+ Assists with recommendations, specifications, and plans for server hardware and server purchases.+ Documents server support methods, procedures, and configuration.+ Assists with new technology deployments and system integration testing.+ Monitors and maintains system security and provides backup, protection, and recovery support for client data.+ Assists with the evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability to clients needs.This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.Additional Responsibilities May serve on governance committees or represent AgriLife Information Technology in official capacity as a system administrator.Education and Experience: -Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Three years of related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of troubleshooting and problem-solving, client relations, requirement assessment and analysis, project management methodology, context and interrelationships, and the Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A AgriLife, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.Texas A AgriLife Research is the states premier research and technology development agency in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences. Headquartered in College Station, AgriLife Research has a statewide presence, with scientists and research staff on other Texas A University System campuses and at the 13 regional Texas A AgriLife Research and Extension Centers. We conduct more than 500 projects each year, with more than $202.5 million in research funding for fiscal year 2015. AgriLife Research helps to improve the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of agriculture. At the same time, we focus on conserving natural resources and protecting the environment.Texas A AgriLife Research is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-2423?.Useful Links:+ Information for Prospective Employees (http://agrilifeas.tamu.edu/hr/about-us/) + Human Resources+ FAQs (http://agrilifeas.tamu.edu/hr/careers-employment/prospective-employees/resources/legal-considerations/#links-faqs) + Other TAMUS Job Opportunities+ And Justice For All (http://www.fns.usda.gov/cr/and-justice-all-posters)

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