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Systems Administrator
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Linux
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Purdue University is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role administers and enhances enterprise and departmental systems, implements upgrades, monitors performance, and resolves technical issues across on-premises and cloud-hosted environments. Working with project teams, business partners, and vendors, the administrator helps keep critical university services secure and running smoothly.
Highlights
- Administer and enhance enterprise and departmental IT systems supporting teaching, research, and engagement
- Implement upgrades and improvements while monitoring performance and resolving technical issues
- Partner with project teams, business partners, and vendors on design and implementation work
- Support both on-premises and cloud-hosted environments with a focus on security and accessibility
- Coordinate implementations with end-users across various departments
- Work a rotating on-call cycle and provide after-hours support as needed
- Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems, application, web, or database administration
- Knowledge of systems, networking, and system architectures, with Windows or UNIX/Linux platform experience
- Annual salary range $62,400 - $66,300 plus a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off
Systems Administrator Full Description
Job Summary
Purdue IT | West Lafayette, IN
Join Purdue IT as a Systems Administrator and help deliver reliable, secure technology solutions that support the university's mission of teaching, research, and engagement. In this role, you'll administer and enhance enterprise and departmental systems, implement upgrades and improvements, monitor performance, and resolve technical issues that keep critical services running smoothly.
Working closely with project teams, business partners, and vendors, you'll contribute to the design, implementation, and support of on-premises and cloud-hosted environments while ensuring security, accessibility, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise, collaborate across the organization, and make a meaningful impact through technology.
If you're passionate about systems administration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in systems, application, web, or database administration required
- In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (Associate's degree + 4 years of experience; HS/HSE+ 6 years of experience)
Preferred:
- At least 2 years of system or application administration experience
- Experience with hardware platforms, infrastructure systems and integration processes
- Experience monitoring and maintaining enterprise applications platforms such as Windows or UNIX/Linux
- Experience working with vendor customer support on issue resolution
- Experience with upgrading software applications
Skills Required:
- Knowledge of systems, networking, and system architectures
- Ability to interact with a variety of customers and colleagues in a professional manner
- Ability to coordinate implementations with end-users from various areas
- Ability to troubleshoot difficult but typically not complex technical issues
- Ability to work a rotating on-call cycle (generally one week in length) and to provide support for applications after hours and on weekends as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision on daily tasks and projects
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new skills
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of security principles
- Knowledge of project management principles
- Knowledge of scripting (Windows/Unix)
- Knowledge of SQL (query writing)
Additional Information:
- Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
Job Code #20002140
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $62,400 to $66,300 annually commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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