Senior Systems Administrator, ITS Operations Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Senior Systems Administrator, ITS Operations
University of Tampa, United States
about 15 hours ago

Location:

Tampa, FLORIDA

Job Type:

FullTime
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Position Details
Information Technology and Security at The University of Tampa has a position for a Senior Systems Administrator to join our team. Primary duties will include ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficiency of systems that support core organizational functions and handling various ongoing operational responsibilities in a team environment. The ability to solve problems, evaluate, assess, and/or improve server systems requires excellent communication, interpersonal, project management, and governance skills.
The Senior Systems Administrator reports to the Director, IT Operations. This position is designated as an essential employee and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions. Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining the stability, integrity, and optimal performance of enterprise systems that support core university functions
• Ensuring server systems and applications are available, reliable, and aligned with service level expectations and the University’s needs
• Conducting comprehensive system performance evaluations and recommending enhancements or new solutions to improve functionality and efficiency
• Identifying and coordinating the server infrastructure installation, configuration, upgrade, and ongoing maintenance
• Demonstrating agility in adapting to evolving priorities, technical challenges, and organizational demands
• Responding promptly to service desk escalations, ensuring clear communication, and providing timely updates to campus users
• Maintaining accurate and current documentation of systems, configurations, and inventories
• Engaging with campus stakeholders to assess requirements, propose solutions, and define project timelines for system implementations
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure the successful delivery of ITS projects, fostering teamwork and accountability
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining server operating systems, including various Linux distros and Microsoft Windows Server platforms
• Supporting the development and execution of disaster recovery, business continuity, and system resiliency plans
• Assisting in aligning systems administration practices with

ISO 27001

(Information Security Management Systems) and

ISO 22301

(Business Continuity Management Systems) standards to ensure data security and compliance

• Maintaining high availability and robust performance of mission-critical server infrastructure
• Monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing server hardware, operating systems, and core services to sustain performance and reliability
• Safeguarding data integrity and availability through consistent backup strategies and proactive assessments
• Acting as a liaison with software and hardware vendors to facilitate timely and effective issue resolution
• Designing and implementing system deployment plans, automation scripts, and testing protocols to ensure stable operations
• Participating in planning and executing system upgrades and migrations, minimizing disruption, and ensuring continuity of services
• Enforcing and validating system security protocols to uphold data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Supporting and administering cloud-based platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Managing and renewing support agreements for server hardware and associated software with relevant vendors
• Working collaboratively and professionally with other teams across Information Technology and Security, including Network and Information Security, to support projects or resolve complex issues
• Partnering effectively with academic and administrative departments to ensure ITS solutions align with university standards and compliance requirements
• Leading and/or contributing to project planning efforts, setting clear timelines and deliverables to maximize efficiency and minimize service disruption
• Applying best practices to ensure continuous system availability, robust disaster recovery capabilities, and comprehensive documentation
• Providing advance notification and clear communication for scheduled outages, operating within established change management frameworks
• Adhering to IT and information security policies, maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines
• Contributing to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with all cultures and backgrounds
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned
  Requirements
• Strong combination of experience, education, and training, as well as industry certifications
• 5-7 years of experience in a systems administrator or engineer role
• Ability to develop key performance indicators, reports, automated processes, and dashboards
• Strong understanding of fundamental networking protocols, including TCP/IP and the OSI model
• Evidence of strong customer service skills focused on stakeholder and executive goals, objectives , and responsiveness to break-fix issues or determining responsive solutions to challenges
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated understanding of and/or a strong aptitude for quickly learning and ing diverse software solutions in a university environment
• Previous experience with Windows System and advanced knowledge of RSAT Tools
• Previous experience working with Active Directory
• Previous experience working with Group Policies, Single Sign On, AD Federation, DNS, DHCP
• Previous experience in the management of VMware ESX / vSphere
• Previous experience in SAN Storage Configuration and Administration
• Previous experience in creating PowerShell scripts
• Previous experience working with Office 365 and the different products.
• Previous experience working with Microsoft Licensing
• Previous experience working with VMware Licensing
  Preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Applied Science, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Working knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and other cloud technologies
• Proven understanding of industry best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backup and recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and data integrity
• Strong understanding of technical troubleshooting methodology
• Ability to facilitate problem-solving among administrative groups with varying needs and priorities, and to communicate well with administrative users, technical staff, and senior management.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills across organizational boundaries
• Ability to work with a range of technical staff to develop joint solutions
  Required Attachments
  Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include:

• FREE Tuition
• Generous paid leave
• Wellness initiatives
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!

Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page of the application before continuing through the application.
ground Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.