North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
System Administrator - Engineering Computing
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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring a System Administrator - Engineering Computing. The role manages the College of Engineering's unique computing infrastructure by providing technical support for desktop systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, IoT devices, and networking, while maintaining documentation and managing applications, servers, and infrastructure to support the college's mission.
Highlights
- Provide technical support for Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems, VDI, IoT devices, and networking infrastructure.
- Install, test, code, debug, and manage applications, servers, and infrastructure.
- Maintain documentation and collaborate with stakeholders for technology solutions.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years technical support experience; preferred 5 years in academic or commercial environment.
- Experience with IoT devices and software development lifecycles is preferred.
- Salary range: $86,243 - $92,296 annually.
- Position is full-time, permanent, exempt, and located within the College of Engineering.
- University is a public, land-grant institution with strong STEM and engineering programs.
- Employee benefits include health plans, retirement system participation, paid holidays, and optional supplemental plans.
System Administrator - Engineering Computing Full Description
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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Posting Details
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Classification Information
| Classification Type | EHRA |
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Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of Position | The System Administrator for Engineering Computing plays a crucial role in maintaining the unique computing infrastructure within the College of Engineering. This role is responsible for providing technical support for desktop systems, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), IoT devices, and networking infrastructure. The System Administrator ensures reliable operation and efficient use of technology by faculty, staff, and students while maintaining documentation. Additionally, the System Administrator will be responsible for installing, testing, coding, debugging, and managing existing applications, servers, and infrastructure, working with stakeholders to implement solutions that support the College’s mission. |
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering (COE), with over 2,500 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe. |
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
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| Required License or Certification | |
| Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) |
Position Information
| Working Title | System Administrator - Engineering Computing |
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| Position Number | 002212 |
| Recruitment Salary Range | $86,243 - $92,296 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| FTE | |
| If Time Limited, Appointment Length | |
| Organizational Division | College of Engineering |
| Organizational Location | College of Engineering |
| Organizational Unit | College of Engineering |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EPA3135 |
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| Open Date | 07/16/2026 |
| Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 10/01/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | |
| Date Position Available | January 2027 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41005 |
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