Computer Systems Administrator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, Rhode Island 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $80K - $90K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ September 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University Of Rhode Island is hiring a Computer Systems Administrator. The role requires managing and supporting computing, networking, instructional, and research technology primarily for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, including Linux servers, research clusters, FPGA platforms, and related engineering software and equipment. The position also involves maintaining college-wide engineering computing systems and providing technical support to faculty, staff, and students.

Highlights

Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and associated equipment.
Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services.
Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support to faculty, staff, and students.
Coordinate technical work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Support Electrical and Computer Engineering department (80% of time) and College of Engineering computing needs (20% of time).
Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or related fields, plus at least two years of relevant Linux system administration and engineering computing experience.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and technical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and with diverse populations.
Preferred experience with higher education, engineering, research or laboratory computing, virtualization, scripting, automation, cybersecurity, and vendor coordination.
Salary hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually; position classified as full-time, exempt professional staff under PTAA union.