Systems Administrator IV (Intermediate)

Systems Administrator IV (Intermediate)

Job No : 538242

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Computer Science, Information Technology

Department : 14300000 - IT-ICT INFRA COMM TECHNOLOGY

Job Description

Classification Title :

Systems Admin / Programmer IV

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Job Description :

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate level Systems Database Administrator IV to join Infrastructure and Communication Technologies (ICT), a unit within UFIT.

Infrastructure and Communication Technology (ICT) is a division of UF Information Technology that manages the UF Data Center and delivers hosted server, storage, virtualization, database, email, and related systems, in addition to connecting the University of Florida campuses to the world via high-speed data, video, Wi-Fi, telecommunications, and VoIP services. The Database Platform team is responsible for the architecture, engineering, and administration of UFIT's core database infrastructure. They design, build, and maintain critical database services, such as PostgreSQL, MysSQL, MSSQL, and etc.

Join our team to support the design, security, and automation of our enterprise database ecosystem. You will work alongside senior administrators to manage the full lifecycle of database software (Oracle, SQL Server, Open Source) on Linux and Windows. This role relies heavily on Ansible automation to maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and consistent patching standards.

• Note : This role is strictly infrastructure-focused. It does not involve application-level SQL development, query rewriting, or logical data modeling.

Key Responsibilities :

Core Tech Stack :

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are : Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https : / / it.ufl.edu / about-ufit / strategic-plan / .

About the University of Florida

One of America's all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida's West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee's salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary :

$ 90,000 - $ 105,000; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred :

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills :

EDUCATION & TRAINING

SKILLS & / OR EXPERIENCE

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

A level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application :

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close : 07 January 2026

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 538242

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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