Systems Administrator - Windows & Linux
Role Overview
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of Barnard College servers and systems.
The role supports systems operations and security projects and serves as a technical resource for infrastructure teams.
The server environment includes approximately 75% Windows systems and 25% Linux systems.
The department is adopting Agile, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, automation, cloud-first, and Kanban practices.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of Barnard College servers and systems.
The role supports systems operations and security projects and serves as a technical resource for infrastructure teams.
The server environment includes approximately 75% Windows systems and 25% Linux systems.
The department is adopting Agile, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, automation, cloud-first, and Kanban practices.
Workplace Arrangement
- The position is remote, but staff are expected to reside within commuting distance of campus.
- The employee must attend campus when needed for physical infrastructure support, meetings, training, or similar events.
- Remote work arrangements may be reviewed or discontinued by the College.
Core Responsibilities
- Provision, monitor, and maintain hardware, software, applications, and services according to organizational policies.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve server and application incidents.
- Plan and recommend hardware and software upgrades.
- Research, test, and propose systems, server technologies, and process improvements.
- Respond to business-critical emergencies during and outside business hours.
- Manage Windows and Linux systems in a mixed environment.
- Collaborate with Barnard College and Columbia University technology departments.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Proficiency with Ansible and Jenkins for automation and configuration management.
- Strong scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python.
- Experience with Git, Icinga or Nagios, and SAML and OAuth authentication.
- Linux administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash, and VMware vSphere.
- Windows administration experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware vSphere, and WSUS.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, confidentiality, adaptability, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with MFA tools, web services and APIs, and cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience with Workday and cloud data integration tools such as SnapLogic or MuleSoft.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, immutable servers, Lean IT, or Kanban.
- Experience in higher education.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent training and experience.
- At least three years of experience in computer operations, systems administration, and user support.
Salary
- The stated salary range is $88,000 to $96,000.
- Final compensation depends on factors including budget, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
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