Computer Systems Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $90K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 2nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University Of Rhode Island is hiring a Computer Systems Administrator. This role involves managing and supporting computing, networking, instructional, and research technology primarily for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, including maintaining Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, embedded systems, and engineering software. The position dedicates 80% of time to the Electrical and Computer Engineering department and 20% to supporting the College of Engineering computing needs.

Highlights

Administer and maintain Linux servers, research clusters, FPGA platforms, embedded systems, and engineering software.
Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services.
Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management for reliable and secure operations.
Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, and engineering systems.
Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support.
Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Maintain equipment, software, warranty, and supply inventories; assist with technology planning and purchasing.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, IT or related fields and at least two years of experience with Linux system administration and related engineering computing.
Preferred qualifications include experience with virtualization, research clusters, storage, backup systems, scripting, automation, and cybersecurity.
Salary range is $80,000 - $90,000; full-time, permanent position with hybrid (50% remote allowable) work schedule.