System Administrator II - Endpoint Management

Requisition: 202000105SOccupational Category (Staff Positions Only): ProfessionalHiring Salary: Monthly-StaffDepartment: Infrastructure and Support General Requirements:Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science or related field from an accredited institution with two years relevant experience. A currently valid Microsoft Technology Associate certificate or higher, or a Red Hat Certified System Administrator certificate or higher could be substituted for one year of experience. Proficiency in Windows, Red Hat Linux, and Mac Operating Systems, and in one or more endpoint and configuration management platforms, such as Red Hat Satellite, Puppet, Ansible, SCCM, or JAMF preferred. A combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:Maintains the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of Sam Houston State University Information Technology systems. Acquisitions, installs, and upgrades advanced computer components and software.Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):Automates, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and repairs server and workstation deployments. Acquisitions, installs and upgrades computer components and software. Provides advanced automation and maintains security policies in conjunction with security office recommendations and state and federal regulations. Maintains core services to include e-mail, voicemail, printing, file sharing, authentication and access control, databases, video surveillance, disaster recovery, and storage systems. Communicates effectively and timely with team members and clients. Serves as a member of project teams to build small (1 or 2 servers) to medium (up to 5 servers) systems. Maintains small to medium systems. Manages authentication and access control systems. Configures automation routines using scripting and other programming languages. Aids in development of university continuity and disaster recovery plans, maintains current knowledge of plan executables, and responds to crisis in accordance with university continuity and disaster recovery plans. Performs other related duties as assigned.