Systems Engineer (Infrastructure) 00440

This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Design, manage, and secure the University’s servers, databases, identity, and cloud systems, providing dependable service and responsive support to the CNU community.

To support the reliability, security, and performance of the University’s enterprise infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Manager of Systems and Database Operations, this position serves as an additional resource for datacenter operations and virtualization, manages the University’s Red Hat Enterprise Linux server fleet, and provides hands-on support for campus physical systems, including point-of-sale, video surveillance, and electronic access control.

High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma.

Experience with Linux or Windows server administration.

Experience providing technical support to end users.

Experience working in teams and/or group settings.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

One or more of the following relevant certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, or Linux+; Red Hat Certified System Administrator ( RHCSA ); VMware, VCTA or VCP .

Experience in a higher education or academic environment.

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Satellite or similar configuration and patch management tools.

Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms.

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools.

Experience with remediation processes.

Experience supporting point-of-sale, video surveillance, or physical access control systems.

Experience with cloud platforms.

This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/ .

This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.

Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.

CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm). In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Christopher Newport University ( CNU ) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ) to their applications. Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP . The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.