Senior Systems Administrator
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Job Description
This Senior Systems Administrator position is responsible for maintaining information technology infrastructure to support Virginia Tech sites in both Alexandria and Arlington. This position maintains systems for client support security monitoring and virtualization and will be called upon to modify and/or replace them as needed with input and assistance from other members of the team. Some of the technology and services in use include Windows Active Directory Microsoft Intune VMware ESX/vSphere ProxMox Bigfix Jamf and Veritas Backup Exec.
The Senior Systems Administrator serves as a second-level of support for the service desk providing guidance to other team members and support for more complex requests and serves as a backup when the situation warrants.
This position manages and coordinates activities in the VTRC-Arlington machine room including consulting with other university stakeholders on server installations and best-practices and may require after-hours work during emergencies.
Other responsibilities include working with the Universitys Network Infrastructure and Services (NI&S) team to identify and troubleshoot network issues and to install new equipment when required.
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in computer science information systems STEM or a related field
OR a bachelors degree plus training and work experience equivalent to a masters
degree
Significant working experience in managing mission critical IT infrastructure
(including servers workstations and cloud services) in a professional setting.
Working experience managing Windows Active Directory or similar environment.
Working experience managing Linux servers via SSH and command line
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python BASH and/or PowerShell.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking as it applies to computer endpoints.
Demonstrated technical communication and writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and projects
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in client server and/or cloud technologies such as CompTIA
Microsoft AWS or similar
Experience providing IT solutions in a higher education setting
Experience managing and securing computers with public-facing IP addresses
Experience with IPv6
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate upon experience with $96000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
6/26/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact IT Human Resources at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
