Working Title Systems Administrator - Linux (Kearney, Lincoln or Omaha, NE)
Position Number 9017
Job Description Summary
Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of the University of Nebraska servers, operating systems, and middleware. Including the design, implementation, and management of systems and associated management solutions. Monitor, analyze, and ensure system performance, capacity, and uptime meet university service level agreements within a 24×7 operation. Troubleshoot complex problems, individually, with other members of the team, and with third-parties. Requires regular interaction with other networking, systems, and telecom professionals in the design and delivery of services; and with end-users to provide direct support.
This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field
Three years experience of Linux server installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Linux server environment
Demonstrated experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux applications
Knowledge of shell and Python scripting
Working knowledge and experience with Linux automation and central management tools; preferred
Working knowledge and experience with AWS or Azure; preferred
Equivalent combination of education, experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.
Additional Information
Work Location Any Campus
Work Schedule
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits Percentile 1A 100% Ben (12mo)
Posting Number 2012739P
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 04/15/2025
Close Date
May Close at Any Time Open Until Filled Yes
Review of Applications Date 05/05/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant
This position has a minimum annual salary of $70,000 and is eligible for alternative worksite arrangement (remote-within commuting distance to UNK, UNL or UNO campus).
Please complete a standard application and attach a resume, cover letter and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers for three professional references.
Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
If you should need assistance with your application, please call 402-472-3701.
The University of Nebraska participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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