Systems Administrator - Research Services
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Experience (typically 2-4 years) with Unix/Linux in a multi-user environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
- Experience researching, exploring, and solving technical problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to a welcoming and respectful workforce environment.
- Some experience with common programming languages. Examples may include Python, Perl, Ruby, or Bash/Shell.
- Experience with common IT security hardening techniques.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Strong interest in continuously learning and applying new ideas to innovative services and technologies.
- Experience with compliance regimes such as HIPAA, NIST, FISMA, etc.
- Experience supporting technology in a higher education setting.
- Experience supporting scientific research
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools. Examples may include Puppet, SCCM, Chef, Ansible, etc.
- Some exposure in any setting with virtualization.
- Experience troubleshooting computer hardware.
- Experience supporting network file storage
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Melanie Bell at melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to a welcoming and respectful work environment.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
