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San Marcos, TX Texas State University Systems Administrator III Posting Number:

2027133

Location:

San Marcos Department:

Central System Operations Recruitment Type:

Open Recruiting Job Type:

Full-Time Monthly Salary:

$8,333.33+comm

Job Category:

Exempt Required Qualifications:

Two years of Linux administration experience Experience using configuration management software such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc. Experience with enterprise networking fundamentals (VLAN, Firewall, IP routing, etc.) Experience troubleshooting server / network problems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, or Google GCP Experience with containerization Experience using/writing Terraform Experience managing systems in a higher education or enterprise environment Experience working with monitoring services such as nagios or grafana Experience with web servers (nginx, lighttpd, Apache, etc.) Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc. Experience using revision control system such as

Git or Subversion Job Description:

The Systems Administrator III is responsible for administering and maintaining servers and services under the team's management.

Job Duties:

Build, maintain, and deploy container images using tools such as Ansible and Kubernetes Work independently and stay on task with minimal direction Keep software and firmware of server systems up to date Recommend improvements to current systems, or new opportunities when they present themselves. Stay up to date on ever changing state of technology Troubleshoot problems within the environment and recommend possible improvement Install and maintain new versions of operating systems and third-party software Work with change management and revision control systems Administer and manage a combination of cloud-hosted and on-premises services Work closely with various technical professionals across the university and third-party vendors to provide technical support as needed Provide clear and effective documentation for new services, and review existing documentation periodically as time permits Perform other duties as assigned Additional Information to

Applicants:

ITAC will not sponsor or transfer visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Open Date:

10/30/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00

AM Normal Work Hours End:

5:00

PM Posting Notices:

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Quicklink:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59074 For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59074 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Why work @ Texas State?

Amazing health insurance:

various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

Generous paid time off:

vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

Excellent work life balance resources:

mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation. je-da4789cbe08649329184d5711796a693