Working/Functional TitleSystems Administrator

　　Position SummaryThis position is responsible for activities related to the implementation, support, and maintenance of numerous servers and websites supporting the activities of the Broad College of Business at MSU. Expected to be fluent in network, security, and application administration topics relating to system administration and processes. Work with MSU's diverse community to find solutions and work to implement those solutions. Responsible for escalating issues to vendor support as needed. Willingness to work outside of standard business hours as necessary. Periodic support of the Broad College help desk as the need arises. Exceptional customer service skills with superior oral and written communication skills necessary to consult with customers, manage projects, and tactfully manage sensitive situations. Capable of mentoring and sharing experience and knowledge with other team members. Team members are expected to maintain and increase their technical knowledge through coursework, workshops, independent study, and seminars.

　　Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state's capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 49,695 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.

　　MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU's mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.

　　Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate.  This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status, and socioeconomic background.

　　Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsKnowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Desired QualificationsExperience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server environmentsExperience with the management of Linux environments using automation tools and processesExperience in network engineering, security engineering, solution architect, or application development with an understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, SSL Certificates, 2-factor authentication, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IPv6, MEMCM, Intune, Exchange, PowerShellKnowledge of logical and physical networks, network security, and application developmentExperience overseeing large, complex, or critical information technology projectsAbility to analyze and evaluate current and future business procedures or problems to define needsExperience in system administration through automation tooling such as puppet, MEMCM, PowerShell, etc.Experience in containers, DevOps, and automationEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, rel