University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Job Description

The Windows Server and Azure Administrator will serve as a technical thought leader for the University of Tennessee System Administration (UTSA) cloud ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers. Position will independently analyze enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure cloud SaaS, IaaS and PaaS solutions. They will lead, modify, deploy, test, and manages critical, high-impact, or urgent projects. Position will be a technical subject matter expert on both cloud and on-premises Windows infrastructure systems. Position will apply technical expertise in Microsoft cloud offerings to promote innovative enterprise solutions for the University of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and executes the design and deployment of enterprise-scale Azure solutions and the connections to other cloud and on-premise systems.
• Give input on technical discussions and business functional requirements with UTSA IT leadership that drive decisions and implementation approaches focused on cloud-based solutions.
• Deploy architectures with Microsoft Azure to meet the University’s technical, security, and business needs. • Deploy applications in Microsoft Azure and Power Platform environments using Azure DevOps
• Responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of new systems, networks, and/or databases in Azure are built with security in mind.
• Maintains and manages on-premise and cloud-based systems, networks, and/or databases independently .
• Acts as the infrastructure lead on low and high impact projects, including planning, managing resources, and delivering final products.
• Provides instruction, direction, and mentoring to more junior staff.
• Follows and creates documentation (e.g. instructions, configurations, best practices, service information).
• Researches and trains on new systems, networks, and/or database technologies.
• Provide SQL database administration (limited).
• Maintains a current level of knowledge for all technologies (e.g. by reading, attending conferences, training, professional communication/networking).
• Actively engages and promotes new technologies (e.g. through networking, presenting at conferences, providing training).
• Other duties as required including leadership of new technology innovations for the University.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalency and 5 years of relevant experience is required.

Additional skills, experiences, and qualifications include:

• Ability to architect and design secure technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise infrastructure solutions, including enterprise directories, on-premises hosting platforms, and datacenter storage and networking.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud system engineering principles and security considerations.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft-centric cloud architectures, including web, application, and database components.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Ability to provide excellent communicate and present complex information both verbally and in written form.
• Provide excellent customer service and explain new technologies to staff and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree and 7 years of relevant experience is preferred..

Preferred skills, experiences, and qualifications include:

• SQL database administration
• Azure Administrator Certification
• Working knowledge of promoting applications and collaboration through Azure DevOps.

Application Process

For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation for the position is budgeted for $70,000 to $80,000.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

About Us

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.