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　　Systems Administrator / Information Technologist I

　　Back to search results Apply now Job no: 922108

　　Work type: Support Staff

　　Pay Grade:12

　　Major Administrative Unit / College:Information Technology Services

　　Department:It Services Infrastructure Support 40000460

　　Sub Area:AP- Professionals

　　Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

　　Location: East Lansing

　　Categories: Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

　　Working/Functional Title

　　Systems Administrator

　　Position Summary

　　This 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/Skills

　　Knowledge 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 Qualifications

　　Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server environments

　　Experience with the management of Linux environments using automation tools and processes

　　Experience 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, PowerShell

　　Knowledge of logical and physical networks, network security, and application development

　　Experience overseeing large, complex, or critical information technology projects

　　Ability to analyze and evaluate current and future business procedures or problems to define needs

　　Experience in system administration through automation tooling such as puppet, MEMCM, PowerShell, etc.

　　Experience in containers, DevOps, and automation

　　Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required Application Materials

　　Resume and Cover Letter.

　　Special Instructions

　　Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work.

　　Work Hours

　　STANDARD 8-5

　　Website

　　https://tech.msu.edu

　　Remote Work Statement

　　MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

　　Bidding eligibility ends on 1/23/2024 at 11:55 PM

　　Advertised: Jan 17, 2024 Eastern Standard Time