Systems Administrator

The System Administrator I supports the design, deployment, and ongoing operation of Linux-based infrastructure and virtualized environments that power academic, research, and instructional computing. This role focuses on systems administration across Proxmox virtualization platforms, Linux servers (primarily RHEL-based), and specialized lab environments including high performance computing systems. The position also supports Windows-based lab systems, including application deployment, licensing management, and end-user support for instructional software in academic computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, Ubuntu, or equivalent).
• Manage system performance, logging, and troubleshooting for shared workloads.
• Knowledge of Proxmox VE environments, including VM provisioning, resource allocation, storage, and management of the system. Other VM virtualization platform experience can be used for this requirement.
• Manage Windows-based lab computers, including OS deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Administer and maintain application licensing for instructional and research software (e.g., AutoCad, Matlab, Solidworks, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and policies.
• Deploy and update applications across lab environments using centralized management tools (e.g., SCCM, AWS Appstream, etc.).
• Support faculty and students with application access, usage, and troubleshooting in lab settings.

Operations & Reliability

• Monitor systems and respond to incidents.
• Support backup and recovery processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Maintain system documentation.
• Collaborate with student assistants.
• Participate in projects and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu or similar).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (Proxmox, VMware or similar).
• Basic understanding of Linux networking, services, and system administration.
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and troubleshoot effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Proxmox VE.
• Experience supporting lab or research computing environments.
• Experience with Slurm job management on high performance compute environments.