Job Summary Purdue IT | West Lafayette, IN Join Purdue IT as a Systems Administrator and help deliver reliable, secure technology solutions that support the university's mission of teaching, research, and engagement. In this role, you'll administer and enhance enterprise and departmental systems, implement upgrades and improvements, monitor performance, and resolve technical issues that keep critical services running smoothly. Working closely with project teams, business partners, and vendors, you'll contribute to the design, implementation, and support of on-premises and cloud-hosted environments while ensuring security, accessibility, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise, collaborate across the organization, and make a meaningful impact through technology. If you're passionate about systems administration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer technology, computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in systems, application, web, or database administration required In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (Associate's degree + 4 years of experience;

HS/HSE+ 6

years of experience)

Preferred:

At least 2 years of system or application administration experience

Experience:

with hardware platforms, infrastructure systems and integration processes monitoring and maintaining enterprise applications platforms such as Windows or UNIX/Linux working with vendor customer support on issue resolution with upgrading software applications

Skills Required:

Knowledge of systems, networking, and system architectures Ability to: interact with a variety of customers and colleagues in a professional manner coordinate implementations with end-users from various areas troubleshoot difficult but typically not complex technical issues work a rotating on-call cycle (generally one week in length) and to provide support for applications after hours and on weekends as needed Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision on daily tasks and projects Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new skills

Preferred:

Basic knowledge of security principles

Knowledge of:

project management principles scripting (Windows/Unix) SQL (query writing)

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA:

Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility:

Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement:

Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

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Career Stream Professional 2 Pay Band S065 Job Code #20002140 Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/ The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $62,400 to 66,300 annually commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience. Who We Are Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. Equal Opportunity Employer Purdue University is an EOE employer.