Recruitment/Posting Title System Administrator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Information Technology
Department IPO-Information Technology
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a System Administrator for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The System Administrator reports to the Unit Computing Manager of Information Technology and is responsible for installing, monitoring, securing, and supporting departmental servers and services, including Windows, Linux, and Microsoft SQL servers, Active Directory, as well as computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software Office 365, and business-related applications.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Diagnosing and resolving operating system problems, supporting critical departmental systems, applications, and cloud solutions, and providing second-level end-user support.
- The position also monitors the health and security of departmental hosts and networks, managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a departmental monitoring system and implementing and enforcing supported CIS Critical Security controls.
- The position develops and maintains Office 365 PowerApps applications with SharePoint and Microsoft SQL database back-end connectors.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 05
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 79013.00
Mid Range Salary 99952.00
Maximum Salary 120890.00
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week) 40
Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of two years of experience within system administration such as an Administrator of Windows environments, including Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- SME level of experience managing Microsoft’s AD DS, DNS Server, File and Print Services, DFSR, IIS, Remote Access Server, Remote Desktop Services (i.e., session-based virtualization and remote apps), BitLocker, AppLocker, and Windows Server Update Services.
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills and demonstrable experience building complex PowerApps applications.
- Experience managing network/application monitoring systems leveraging WMI and SNMP traps.
- Strong Microsoft SQL experience; able to create, secure, restore, and maintain databases. Capable of troubleshooting common database issues and skilled at optimizing large, complicated SQL statements.
- Hands-on experience with Office 365 services such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
- Experience with Center for Internet Security tools (CIS CSAT Pro, and CIS CAT Pro)
- Knowledge of SolarWinds’ Orion Platform is preferred, including products such as NPM, SAM, and NTM.
- Ability to understand complex networks and system architectures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and presentation.
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certifications preferred.
- Experience with Public Safety computing environments is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
- The position must be familiar with various server hardware and configurations, operating systems like Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, and third-party applications such as Office 365.
- They should also be adept with cybersecurity tools and monitoring solutions like SolarWinds and Splunk, incident response tools such as Opsgenie, and data classification tools.
- Additionally, the must manage Microsoft Group Policy, DFSR file shares, helpdesk ticketing systems, remote support tools, and IT asset management databases, ensuring compliance with Rutgers Information Policy 70.1.2 and maintaining accurate network and asset information.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- The position maintains critical infrastructure services available 24×7.
- The position would be required to be on-call for problems to be resolved quickly.
- At times, the position may need to work outside of normal work hours to minimize server maintenance downtime.
Special Conditions
Posting Number 25ST1455
Posting Open Date 07/02/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
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