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Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems. Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs. Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support. Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
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University of Rhode Island
Computer Systems Administrator
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A Systems Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of an organization's computer networks, including the systems that connect computers and other technology to each other and to outside networks. Installs, organizes, and supports the hardware and software of these systems.
$112,731 / year median in Rhode Island
-29% projected decline
Job Description
Computer Systems Administrator Posting Number:
SF02201Position Type:
Professional Staff Union:
PSA/NEA -Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level:
Grade Level:
13Pay Grade Range:
Salary Hiring Range:
$80,000 - $90,000Department:
Dean Engineering Campus Location:
Kingston Job Description Summary:
The search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after October 1, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID
(50%REMOTE ALLOWABLE
)WORK SCHEDULE. POSITION SUMMARY
Manage and support computing, networking, instructional, and research technology for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department within the College of Engineering. Maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusers, laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, engineering software, and related equipment. Approximately 80% of the position's time supports the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. The remaining 20% support the College of Engineering computing needs as assigned.Duties and Responsibilities:
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer and maintain Linux servers, workstations, research clusters, teaching laboratories, embedded systems, FPGA platforms, printers, and related devices. Install, configure, upgrade, secure, monitor, document, and troubleshoot software, operating systems, databases, and network services. Provide preventive maintenance for safety and continued operation of hardware/software systems. Perform backups, recovery, patching, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure operations.Support faculty, staff, and students with research computing, instructional technology, engineering software, laboratory systems, FPGA development, and embedded systems. Evaluate and improve computing systems to meet changing teaching, research, cybersecurity, and operational needs. Provide technical guidance, training, documentation, and remote-access support. Coordinate work with university personnel, vendors, consultants, and contractors.