Systems Administrator Specialist

Posting Number : S14391P

Working Title :

Systems Administrator Specialist

Department :

EITS-Systems Engineering

About the University of Georgia :

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College / Unit / Department website :

eits.uga.edu

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; Occasional after-hours as needed.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date : 11 / 14 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

12 / 15 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

IT Systems Engineer II

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 100

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience administering computer systems in a production environment with emphasis on the following skills / technologies / processes.

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8 or newer)
• Authentication & Authorization Systems (SSSD, Kerberos, LDAP, SSO)
• Scripting (Bash, YAML, Python, Java)
• Active Directory (Functional level 2016 or newer)
• Sharepoint
• Virtualization (VMware, ProxMox)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Monitoring systems (Nagios, Check_MK)
• Backups (Veeam)
• Change management
• Writing technical documentation
• Providing excellent customer service

Position Summary :

The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is seeking qualified candidates for a Systems Administrator position in the Client Services and Systems Administration group. This position will work as part of a close-knit team responsible for the system administration of high-profile production servers providing central IT services to the campus.

The strongest candidates for this position will have extensive system administration experience with UNIX and Linux operating systems in a production environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team of dedicated professionals.

Typical responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

Experience administering computer systems in a production environment with emphasis on the following skills / technologies / processes.

Physical Demands :

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

No

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Administers production Unix systems that provide centralized IT services to the campus population and the public.

Percentage of time : 55

Duties / Responsibilities :

Writes and maintains documentation that is useful to assist in administration and troubleshooting of managed systems by a team of coworkers with varying skill levels.

Percentage of time : 55

Duties / Responsibilities :

Evaluates, recommends, and designs systems and applications to provide required network services for campus clients in a centralized client / server architecture.

Percentage of time : 55

Duties / Responsibilities :

Provides internal support for production and computing services

Percentage of time : 55

Duties / Responsibilities :

Project Management

Percentage of time : 55

Duties / Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned

Percentage of time : 55

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Wes Merrill

Recruitment Contact Email :

wmerrill@uga.edu