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Systems Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Number: 125950
Title: Faculty Assistant
Functional Title: Systems Administrator
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: ENGR-Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Systems Administrator provides support to IT systems that include day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client, server, and storage devices for the Laboratory for Physical Sciences. Also manages configuration of virtualization systems, mail systems, printer systems, and software installation and updates. Ensure the system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational requirements. Assist with technical issues, network analysis, design, and implementation.

The Clark School at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) of the 21st century. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerating entrepreneurship, and to transforming research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field plus five years’ experience in system administration and customer support.
Knowledge of business functions is also important, as is the ability to communicate with other employees in both technical and non-technical roles. Experience supporting 100+ computers and 100+ users. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of training users in applications and operating system fundamentals and writing basic documentation.

Preferences:

Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Hyper-V.

Experience with Exchange Server, Remote Desktop Gateway, and Endpoint Manager.

Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts; understand principles of routing, client/server programming, and the design of consistent network-wide file system layouts.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and CompTIA Security+ certifications are a plus.

Additional Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and CompTIA Security+ certifications are a plus.

Additional Information:
Posting Date: 04/23/2021
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 05/07/2021
Physical Demands

Ability to lift and transport computer equipment up to 20 lbs. Ability to sit and stand for long stretches of time with extensive computer use. Responsibilities may require lifting equipment, working evenings, weekends, sometimes with little advance notice.

Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References (no emails sent from system)
Optional Documents

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