System Administration Senior Analyst

Company: Consortium for School Networking
Location: Union City
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Systems Administration Senior Analyst functions as a subject matter expert on Linux endpoint management and assists with Windows endpoint management as a member of the Instruction and Research IT Support Services (IRIS) Infrastructure team. The position provides extensive technical knowledge and operational experience to the College to plan, build, maintain, operate, improve, and secure highly available computer infrastructure services.Responsibilities:

• Implementing and maintaining best practices for Linux server and endpoint services, including automated OS and application deployment, Active Directory (AD) Integration, Network File System (NFS), containers, and configuration management using tools such as Puppet and Ansible.
• Maintaining and improving key services and initiatives to ensure scalable, efficient, effective, and secure operations and monitoring of servers and endpoints, with a primary focus on Linux.
• Writing and maintaining scripts (utilizing Bash, Python, and PowerShell) for automation and reporting.
• Acting as a point of escalation for other IRIS staff, resolving technical and procedural questions.
• Promoting the use of existing IT services within the College and the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI), reducing duplication of effort in alignment with the College's mission.
• Participation in a weekly on-call rotation (approximately 7 weeks per year) and availability for occasional evening or weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in Linux endpoint management and Windows endpoint management.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining best practices for Linux server and endpoint services.
• Experience in writing and maintaining scripts using Bash, Python, and PowerShell for automation and reporting.
• Proven ability to resolve technical and procedural questions and act as a point of escalation for other staff.Desired:
• Experience in promoting the use of existing IT services within an organization to reduce duplication of effort.
• Familiarity with the operations and mission of higher education institutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service.The College of the Arts and Sciences Department of Information Technology is seeking a System Administration Senior Analyst. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.The pay range for this job profile is $81,000 - $106,500. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.
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