Systems Administrator at The University of Texas at Dallas

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University of Texas at Dallas is hiring a Systems Administrator. The role involves administering and maintaining technology environments including applications, servers, cloud services, and identity and access controls to ensure security and availability. The Systems Administrator collaborates with university departments, IT teams, and vendors to implement solutions, resolve technical issues, lead staff, and manage system upgrades and integrations.

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Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain applications, servers, cloud services, and related infrastructure.

Manage user access, permissions, authentication, and system integrations, including single sign-on.

Coordinate installations, upgrades, patches, migrations, and system lifecycle activities.

Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security; resolve complex technical issues.

Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes; assist with restoration testing.

Develop scripts and automation to improve system administration and operational efficiency.

Provide supervision and technical leadership to assigned staff, including guidance and mentoring.

Requires Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of IT experience.

Preferred experience includes enterprise applications, cloud services, identity management, scripting, compliance-sensitive environments, staff supervision, and relevant certifications.

Salary up to $92,325 per year, monthly pay basis, regular full-time position in the Information Systems department.

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Posting Number	S07266P
Position Title	Systems Administrator
Functional Title	Systems Administrator
Department	Information Systems
Salary Range	up to $92,325 DOQ
Pay Basis	Monthly
Position Status	Regular full-time
Location	Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Open Date	09/28/2026
Posting Close Date	10/02/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Desired Start Date	10/12/2026
Job Summary	The Systems Administrator supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of research and administrative technology environments. The position administers applications, servers, cloud services, identity and access controls, data storage, backups, and related infrastructure to help ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and available. This position works with university departments, central IT teams, and external vendors to implement technology solutions, resolve complex technical issues, and coordinate system upgrades, integrations, and migrations. The Systems Administrator exercises independent judgment, manages multiple concurrent priorities, provides day-to-day supervision and technical leadership to assigned staff, and serves as an escalation resource for application and infrastructure support.
Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field. Minimum of 10 years experience in IT.
Preferred Education and Experience	Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise applications and cloud services; identity and access management, scripting, automation, and integrations; research, higher education, or other compliance-sensitive environments; staff supervision; technical documentation; and relevant certifications. Preferred Experience: Serve as a technical service owner for assigned systems and support operational continuity through documented procedures, cross-training, risk identification, and coordinated escalation.
Other Qualifications	To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Administer, configure, monitor, and maintain applications, servers, cloud services, storage, and related technology infrastructure. Manage user access, permissions, authentication, and system integrations, including single sign-on and other identity-management functions. Coordinate and perform application installations, upgrades, patches, configuration changes, migrations, and system lifecycle activities. Monitor system availability, performance, capacity, and security; investigate and resolve complex technical issues. Maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes and assist with testing system restoration capabilities. Support secure data storage, transfer, migration, validation, and reconciliation activities. Develop scripts, automation, and technical solutions that improve system administration, reliability, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with customers, vendors, and university technology teams while maintaining system documentation, procedures, configuration records, and implementation handoffs. Provide day-to-day supervision and technical leadership to assigned staff, including coordinating work, establishing priorities, providing guidance and mentoring, and reviewing work for quality and completeness.
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Additional Information	*Preference given to internal employees.* *Remote Work Notice:* After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval. What We Can Offer UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes: Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees AD&D Insurance Dental & Vision Plan Options Long and short-term disability TRS Retirement Plan Fertility Benefits Paid time off All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program. Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information. About Us UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities. Let us be your employer of choice! #WHOOSH
Special Instructions Summary
Important Message	1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public. 2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the *ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator*.

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